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28yo, recently started a diet with little/no processed foods & probiotics. noticed i am going #2 about every 18hrs and is rather soft. normal?
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Not unusual: Processed foods tend to be low in fiber. Unprocessed foods are higher in fiber which leads to softer & more frequent stools. Probiotics can also increase frequency of stools. Having up to 2 soft stools a day is normal for those on a healthy diet.
Answered 1/1/2015
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