Many individuals turn to fiber as a remedy for constipation. However, did you know that if you don't follow a crucial step, eating fiber can be bad for you?

Fiber can turn into a solid mass in your stomach if you don't drink enough water with it, according to Dr. Wendi LeBrett, MD, a gastroenterologist. In an Instagram video released on June 6, Dr. Wendi discussed how fiber can be detrimental to your health if you don't eat it properly.

What happens if you don't consume enough water with fiber?

Dr. Wendi illustrated in the video that psyllium fiber becomes a solid, concrete-like material when there isn't enough water in the glass. She demonstrated this by tilting the glass of psyllium and proving that it remained completely still within the glass.

The gastroenterologist claims that her favorite method of relieving constipation is psyllium fiber. However, she warned that if you don't drink enough water with it, it will create this concrete-like material in your stomach and only exacerbate your constipation.

She stated, "One of the most effective treatments for constipation is fiber supplementation, but many individuals suffer from gas, bloating, and constipation, which is frequently brought on by not drinking enough water."

What does water do with fiber?

Dietary fiber interacts with water through polar and hydrophobic interactions, hydrogen bonding, and enclosure, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The flexibility of the fiber surface affects the outcome of these interactions.

What happens when you eat soluble dietary fiber? According to the Mayo Clinic, soluble fiber, which dissolves in water, creates a gel-like substance in the stomach that slows down digestion. This gel, according to a Johns Hopkins Medicine report, also functions as a natural stool softener, facilitating and easing bowel movements.

Soluble fiber, on the other hand, is present in avocados, apples, bananas, citrus fruits, carrots, barley, peas, beans, and oats. It may help decrease blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

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