Mayo Clinic Q and A: Increasing fiber intake for constipation relief

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I experience constipation almost weekly, and eating bran flakes every day isn ’t helping. Are fiber supplements safe to use regularly and long term? Is there anything else I can do? I’m a 53-year-old woman and otherwise in excellent health. ANSWER: When consumed at recommended levels, dietary fiber is widely recognized to have health benefits, including relief of constipation. Adult women 50 and younger should consume at least 25 grams of fiber a day. Women…
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