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I recently switched to fiber one cereal. now i'm incredibly gassy. does this indicate to much fiber or not enough?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Fiber cereal: This is a drawback for eating high fiber cereal. However, eat slowly, dont swallow excess air by drinking from a straw, talk less while eating. Drink an 8 ounce glass of water after meals.

Dr Parvez and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/22/2013

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A member asked:

I recently switched to fiber one cereal. now i'm incredibly gassy. does this indicate to much fiber or not enough?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr Parvez and another doctor agreed

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