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How does fiber prevent constipation? (NSFW)

Asked by RedDeerGuy1 (24961points) April 23rd, 2023

Like bran or Metamucal?

What are the pros and cons of adding fiber to your diet?

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Lightlyseared's avatar

It adds more mass to your poop making it bigger so it easier for your bowel to move it along.

LifeQuestioner's avatar

I don’t know exactly how it works, but I think it just helps you pass your bowel movement more easily.

smudges's avatar

Thank you for that, @canidmajor! It should explain everything.

ragingloli's avatar

Just make sure not to imbibe too much of it, or you will die

jca2's avatar

When people tell me they’re constipated, I tell them to try eating an apple every day and drink a lot of water.

RedDeerGuy1's avatar

@ragingloli Thanks for the video. I went through a similar situation in junior high were I ate enough Raisin Bran to equal one of Total cereal. I spent a week in the hospital twice.

Brian1946's avatar

@jca2

Also, eating cherries and swallowing the pits. ;)

jca2's avatar

@Brian1946: Yes! hahaha

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