World J Gastroenterol December 2012 PMID 23326148

Effect of dietary fiber on constipation: a meta analysis.

Jing Yang, Hai-Peng Wang, Li Zhou, Chun-Fang Xu

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What people are saying

The collective discussions reflect a positive reception to the article, with comments like 'Dietary fiber showed significant advantage over placebo in stool frequency,' and mentions of broader health benefits such as improved digestion and reduced inflammation. The tone varies from supportive to questioning, with some posts emphasizing the importance of high-quality evidence and others pointing out limitations, demonstrating balanced engagement with the research.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the article's findings that dietary fiber increases stool frequency, as seen in multiple posts emphasizing this point.

InterestModerate interest

Several posts show moderate interest by referencing study methods and broader health implications beyond constipation.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants engage by citing specific data, such as increased stool frequency, and discussing implications or limitations of the studies.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight the relevance of the research to health and dietary choices, indicating a meaningful impact on understanding fiber's benefits and limitations.

Abstract in brief

  • This meta-analysis examined how dietary fiber affects constipation by analyzing data from high-quality randomized controlled trials (RCTs), finding that fiber significantly improves stool frequency but not necessarily stool consistency, treatment success, laxative use, or painful defecation.
  • The researchers reviewed studies from databases like Medline, Cochrane, and PubMed, selecting five relevant studies after screening 1322 articles, and used statistical methods to determine the consistency and significance of the results.
  • The findings indicated that dietary fiber increases the number of bowel movements per week (stool frequency) with no significant heterogeneity among studies, but it did not show a clear benefit for other constipation-related outcomes like stool consistency or pain.

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Kelly
@girlinbluebows · X

4. Improved digestion, regularity, and symptoms of constipation • A generous fiber intake is associated with healthier stool and increased regularity! *For people with inflammatory bowel conditions, fiber may worsen your symptoms Source: https://t.co/Qs3eOyld3r

Jan 27, 2024 · 6 likes · 1 share · 3,245 followers View post →
Investisseur insoumis
@Invinsed · X

@d06h0201 @DavidPerlmutter Lol like if fibers benefits were limited to constipation... The most important things are the gut health (reduced inflammations), the decreased risk of type 2 diabetes and heart diseases Its not a randomized controlled trial... Here's a meta analysis https://t.co/ER7qNOG0zE

Aug 8, 2023 · 3 likes · 1,093 followers View post →
Ægean
@Aegean_E · X

@SunLemonadeSalt Dışkılama sıklığında artışa neden oluyor. Ağır metal ve toksinleri uzaklaştırma noktasında olumlu bir tercih olabilir. Ayrıca insan bir sorar ataların hiç meyve vs. yemiyor muydu? https://t.co/4DzZIk8YxM

May 8, 2023 · 2 likes · 28,881 followers View post →
riggers
@deportriggers · X

@neal53154 @SuperJohnNorman @lporiginalg Dietary fiber showed significant advantage over placebo in stool frequency https://t.co/k1449E1ZoK

Jan 23, 2025 · 1 like · 111 followers View post →
Dr. Rachel Roper
@Roper_Lab · X

@Gastro4Kids "Dietary fiber showed significant advantage over placebo in stool frequency" https://t.co/HW3FWMi9Ps

May 26, 2022 · 1,720 followers View post →
Rumen ෆ
@sockimia · X

RT @girlinbluebows: 4. Improved digestion, regularity, and symptoms of constipation • A generous fiber intake is associated with healthier…

Jan 27, 2024 · 1 share · 1,471 followers View post →

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riggers
@deportriggers · X

@neal53154 @SuperJohnNorman @lporiginalg Dietary fiber showed significant advantage over placebo in stool frequency https://t.co/k1449E1ZoK

Jan 23, 2025 · 1 like · 111 followers View post →
thomas cruise
@GangstalkingCEO · X

@Bronwen85 @steve_pellikaan @NoContextBrits It’s not misinformation, these are genuine scientific studies posted in journals with impact factors in the dozens. Here are my sources for JUST the fiber. https://t.co/JXGWwyxJKC https://t.co/n9mAw9Jzc6 https://t.co/bSuBPsycwX

Aug 26, 2024 · 43 followers View post →
Rumen ෆ
@sockimia · X

RT @girlinbluebows: 4. Improved digestion, regularity, and symptoms of constipation • A generous fiber intake is associated with healthier…

Jan 27, 2024 · 1 share · 1,471 followers View post →
Kelly
@girlinbluebows · X

4. Improved digestion, regularity, and symptoms of constipation • A generous fiber intake is associated with healthier stool and increased regularity! *For people with inflammatory bowel conditions, fiber may worsen your symptoms Source: https://t.co/Qs3eOyld3r

Jan 27, 2024 · 6 likes · 1 share · 3,245 followers View post →
Brucey
@Plaidsg · X

@chumps_mcgee @GrantSSC Frequency tends to change, but that's usually it. "Dietary fiber intake can obviously increase stool frequency in patients with constipation. It does not obviously improve stool consistency, treatment success, laxative use and painful defecation." doi: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i48.7378.

Jan 5, 2024 · 48 followers View post →
Investisseur insoumis
@Invinsed · X

@d06h0201 @DavidPerlmutter Lol like if fibers benefits were limited to constipation... The most important things are the gut health (reduced inflammations), the decreased risk of type 2 diabetes and heart diseases Its not a randomized controlled trial... Here's a meta analysis https://t.co/ER7qNOG0zE

Aug 8, 2023 · 3 likes · 1,093 followers View post →
Dan
@DrDimitriu · X

@KenDBerryMD This meta analysis: https://t.co/jb8MAqhYP1

May 10, 2023 View post →
Ægean
@Aegean_E · X

@SunLemonadeSalt Dışkılama sıklığında artışa neden oluyor. Ağır metal ve toksinleri uzaklaştırma noktasında olumlu bir tercih olabilir. Ayrıca insan bir sorar ataların hiç meyve vs. yemiyor muydu? https://t.co/4DzZIk8YxM

May 8, 2023 · 2 likes · 28,881 followers View post →
Steven B. Harris
@Sbharris11 · X

@MrRighteousness @SBakerMD Best evidence I can find on constipation, is there’s not much difference except stool frequency. I’m shocked but data driven. But you only get half a point, because you’re not not right either. https://t.co/qTAnsjJhZf

Mar 2, 2023 · 539 followers View post →
Dr. Rachel Roper
@Roper_Lab · X

@Gastro4Kids "Dietary fiber showed significant advantage over placebo in stool frequency" https://t.co/HW3FWMi9Ps

May 26, 2022 · 1,720 followers View post →
ほどほど
@taka_hiro32 · X

https://t.co/c3YXAE6hYk

Jul 7, 2021 · 858 followers View post →
alephh
@alephh · X

Dietary Fiber vs constipation (meta analysis) • #Fiber intake does not improve treatment success, painful defecation, stool consistency, laxative use • Increase stool frequency • We used rigid research methods & only included high-quality studies https://t.co/1Np7jQtBk7

Sep 1, 2020 · 388 followers View post →