Reged: 12/13/04
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Loc: West Orange, NJ (IBS-D)
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Quote: My confusion lies here, why is that the first thing recommnended is to up my insoluable fibre and then as I go through the information on here (and slowly as it is a lot of information) it seems to tell me the opposite?
As you do the reading Shell suggests, you'll see that this site isn't really suggesting the opposite. You do need a good amount of Insoluble Fiber - especially if you're IBS-C - but you need Soluble Fiber to cushion it so your tummy will handle it well. When you have IBS your gut is very sensitive and Insoluble Fiber can be irritating. Soluble Fiber helps your digestive system get going smoothly and run well so the Insoluble Fiber won't give it fits.
HTH.
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