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Can consuming bran cereal reduce constipation?

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Possibly: Any fiber source can help constipation proivided you are drinking adequate fluids with it. If you are lacking in fluids and overdose on fiber it can make the constipation worse. Fiber is important but too much of a good thing is not always better.

Answered 8/15/2019

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