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Add fibre a little at a time

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Published 29 September 2026

Adding a lot of fibre at once can cause gas, which can set off IBS symptoms. The NIH suggests building up slowly, by about 2 to 3 grams a day, to give your body time to adjust.

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Eating, Diet, & Nutrition for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (opens in a new tab)
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National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

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