You should consult with a physician before supplementing or drastically increasing fiber intake. You may then gradually increase fiber intake, making sure to drink plenty of water.
Patients may need to consult a physician before using fiber supplements, as some conditions may require a low-fiber diet. Patients who want to supplement with fiber should begin slowly, gradually increasing the daily fiber intake until a correct dose is found. An excess of fiber all at once could cause severe diarrhea or constipation, and too little fiber may not improve existing conditions.
It’s also important to drink plenty of water with fiber of all forms. Because fiber absorbs water as it passes through the digestive tract, too little water increases constipation.
