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What is the required daily intake of soluble and insoluble fiber?
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Dr. Andrew Gentryanswered
Gastroenterology 20 years experience
About 25grams: 25 grams if you eat a good fiber cereal in morning you will get about 5 grams. Just a good healthy diet with fda recommended fruits and vegetables is sufficient for most would not spend a lot of money on supplements without good diet changes first.
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