https://www.healthline.com/health/psyllium-health-benefits I read a lot how healthy it is to have fiber, and psyllium seeds are a good example. Taking more than the recommended dosage can lead to bloating, constipation or diarrhoea. However, I see no information on any (side)effects from consuming huge amounts over years? In the link above it says "Follow all product instructions carefully. Don’t take any more than the recommended dosage unless your doctor tells you otherwise." No more info. Besides, can taking a fiber supplement together with an unhealthy meal prevent some of the meal's uptake?
Dr Robert Winther
This is an interesting question. I looked up to see what I could find, and initially found a paper that looks at the benefits; in fact the academic papers seem to concentrate on the positives:
Article Fiber and Prebiotics: Mechanisms and Health Benefits
I then looked at links that were not particularly academic:
https://www.nutritionadvance.com/too-much-fiber/
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321286.php
https://www.livestrong.com/article/301715-signs-and-symptoms-of-too-much-fiber-in-the-diet/
As a nurse, I sometimes used to suggest that people with constipation who ate a very refined, low fibre diet purely because they chose to (preferred such foods), gradually increased their soluble and insoluble fibres, along with taking adequate fluid intake. I'd look at what they ate before discussing laxatives with their general practitioner. I would discuss possible side effects, for example, bloating.
I'll be interested to see what others add to this discussion.
Very best wishes,
Mary
Yes, we are both waiting for that. A fiber drink can be used as an appetite suppressant, aiding weight loss
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