Fiber overload - no good!
By maezee
@maezee (41985)
United States
August 28, 2017 7:34pm CST
Have you ever had too much fiber? I had the unfortunate experience of this yesterday. I know exactly what did it too. I had several tablespoons of chia seeds in about 3 different smoothies. I probably consumed double of the daily requirement of fiber (which is about 25 grms for most folks) .
I experienced some horrible stomach pain and cramping, and it felt like there was a brick in my stomach! I am sure this is TMI but it had a constipating effect. Sure enough after Googling it, the symptoms include these and nausea. Yikes. The only thing they suggested was to drink plenty of water.
Have you ever done this? I have definitely learned my lesson. On another note, do you monitor the amount of fiber you consume?
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18 responses
@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
29 Aug 17
I think I had that for the last few weeks, too much flax.
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@maezee (41985)
• United States
29 Aug 17
@TiarasOceanView that makes sense, I felt totaly blpated and my stomach was hard!!
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@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
29 Aug 17
@maezee Yes it expands in the gut and boy..too much fiber lol
@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
29 Aug 17
Ouch, I'm sorry! That sounds painful. I don't monitor my fiber intake but I know its not a whole lot.
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@Courtlynn (67089)
• United States
29 Aug 17
Same. And some days I pay for it same way as Maezee is. But thankfully there's things for that 
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@averygirl72 (38849)
• Philippines
29 Aug 17
I didn't know fiber overload can happens. I think I need more fiber in my diet. Is this cause by the chia seeds?
@averygirl72 (38849)
• Philippines
30 Aug 17
@maezee Honestly I haven't seen a chia seed. I will look for that in the supermarket here. Are they delicious?
@Courtlynn (67089)
• United States
29 Aug 17
I don't think I ever have too much. I'm opposite and have not enough most times.
@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
29 Aug 17
Oh dear. I wondered what the consequence of too much fiber might be. That sucks.
@shaggin (74988)
• United States
29 Aug 17
Wow too much fiber caused constipation for you? I am taking it as the food I've eaten over the weekend has me blocked up a bit. Too much fiber gives me the runs.
@crossbones27 (52907)
• Mojave, California
29 Aug 17
Not with fiber, as could only imagine what to much fiber does to ones system. Problem with all this healthy stuff is people seem to going a wee bit over board and people need to be careful.
@Letranknight2015 (52665)
• Philippines
29 Aug 17
These days, I would just make a a moringa tea, or boiled vegetables and then add them on the viands / dish of my choice. It's probably faster and cheaper that way than making salads o smoothies, I'm actually too lazy to make those now.
@Marilynda1225 (91013)
• United States
29 Aug 17
I try to eat enough so that I don't have any issues. Sounds like you did indulge just a bit too much on the fiber
@JudyEv (381810)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Aug 17
I don't monitor how much I eat of anything really. Maybe I do unconsciously.
@sallypup (69157)
• Centralia, Washington
3 Sep 17
My hubby and I are mostly vegetarian/vegans so yes to fiber. I rarely cook white noodles. Its whole grain tortillas and whole grain pasta and brown rice over here. Plus vegies. We have colorful plates. And as far as guts go, we eat quite a few beans, too!
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
31 Aug 17
Haven't experienced that feeling with fiber. I always make sure to have fiber in my meals.
