Guest guest Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 Insoluble fiber may seem to work for some, but there's a school of that that insoluble fiber can actually make matters worse for those with constipation & I happen to be in this camp. This site may be helpful: http://www.gutsense.org/ Soluble fiber (chia seeds, flax seeds, some fruits, etc) might be more helpful than insoluble... I, personally, believe food intolerances and GI dysbiosis (imbalance of good and bad microflora) are a significant part of constipation for a lot of kids (and adults)..... best, > > Insoluble fiber aids in the regulation of fluids in the stool by the colon, and > its ingestion helps to retain water in the colon. > > http://www.ehow.com/way_5163406_natural-ways-soften-stool.html > > Insoluble fiber does not dissolve in water. Insoluble fiber foods are chewy in > texture. > > http://www.ehow.com/facts_6060111_insoluable-fiber-foods.html > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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