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Could you have too much fiber?
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Relatively.: recommendations suggest 35 grams of fiber daily for women. 50 grams for men. Without adequate water intake, this amount could be constipating.
Answered 6/24/2016
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Yes: too much fiber in the diet can cause gas and bloating.
Answered 6/24/2016
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Yes: Large amounts of fiber can lead to flatus and bloating which may be uncomfortable.
Answered 8/20/2018
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Too much fiber: Yes it is possible to get too much fiber and this can cause a lot of trouble. See you doctor.
Answered 3/22/2019
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