fiber overrated?

[Wilsontennis23]

Hi I just wondered what people though of fiber? I just started a keto diet and prolly got 8-10 grams yesterday and no real problems going to the bathroom (went later than usual but not bad). For past few months I think I ate way too much fiber (prolly 20-40 grams a day), and sometimes a lot in one sitting (think 10-20 grams). I was also getting diarrhea a lot (sorry for tmi) so I was just wondering if people think fiber is kinda not too necessary.

Obv you should try to hit 12g/1000 cals or so but I've realized eating too much can really mess your system up. Just wondering what others thought?

[cumminslifter]

20-40g is not alot by any means, that is the recommended intake. however i believe fiber intake should be in correlation with carb intake

[Former300lber]

I'm a firm believer in fiber being extremely overrated, Causes more harm then good in my opinion, it's undigestable food waste for a reason... However this is just my opinion, I've alway's felt way better on low fiber, whenever my fiber intake hit's over 40-45g, I get all bloated, and gassy, and feel like crap, and get blocked up.

[MrBillson]

I'm a firm believer in fiber being extremely overrated, Causes more harm then good in my opinion, it's undigestable food waste for a reason... However this is just my opinion, I've alway's felt way better on low fiber, whenever my fiber intake hit's over 40-45g, I get all bloated, and gassy, and feel like crap, and get blocked up.

I also have problems when it's high, I was hitting upwards of 70g per day when I started my last bulk and was not getting on well with it.

That being said I certainly wouldn't say it does more harm than good. You just have to find a good amount for you. Personally I'm good on anywhere between 30-50

[eriquee]

I find that no fiber at all is bad for my, but also too much makes it even harder to pass.

IMO you should find the middle ground.

[CaffeineYAY]

Fibre is pretty "overrated" in a sense, assuming youre pooping as normal. It is definitely important though for helping your body pass waste, so don't neglect it.

[Murdok1741]

Fiber is fiber. It's not "overrated".. Eat a reasonable amount of fiber for what your body can handle without upsetting your stomach. I generally would keep it around 30-40g, but if that is upsetting the stomach, go a bit lower.