A 43-year-old member asked:
soluble fiber or insoluble fiber? when is the best time of day to eat that to prevent constipation and gas throughout the day?
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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered
42 years experience Colon and Rectal Surgery
Insoluble fiber: Produces more stool.Soluble fiber helps reduce cholesterol. So both are beneficial. Time of day is irrelevant but best to spread out thru the waking hours. More important to prevent bloating, gas and constipation is adequate fluids: 80-100 oz of caffeine free/alcohol free fluids is recommended.
Answered on Apr 26, 2013
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Insoluble fiber : This form helps with constipation better (although may cause slightly more bloating).
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dustin Colegrove answered
12 years experience Internal Medicine
Stop fiber: As it can lead to the symptoms you are experiencing.
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