Debunking The Fiber Myth: Constipation, Bloating + More

High Intensity Health with Mike Mutzel, MS

A new concept has suggested that a high fiber diet is an aggravator of constipation and other colorectal disorders, including diverticulosis. It has been reported that reducing fiber from one’s diet can alleviate constipation, bloating and associated symptoms.

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Research Cited: Ho, K.-S. et al Stopping or reducing dietary fiber intake reduces constipation and its associated symptoms. World J. Gastroenterol. 18, 4593–4596 (2012).

Show Notes:

00:50 Reducing fiber in your diet may improve constipation, bowel movements, and bloating.

01:25 Fiber is an intestinal traffic jam.

02:00 Daily bowel movements occurred for most zero fiber study participants.

03:30 Consider reducing fiber if you have digestive issues.

09:26 Returning to high fiber diets brought a return of digestive symptoms.

11:40 Bloating was present in 0% of zero fiber group and 100% in the high fiber group.

12:20 Fiber aggravates constipation, pain, bloating, and gas.