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Constipation Learning Center
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Eat lots of fiber. Drink plenty of fluids each day (at least 8 glasses of water per day). Exercise regularly. Go to the bathroom when you have the urge. Don't wait.
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Most Americans consume between 11–18 g of fiber a day. Consumption of 30 grams of fiber and between six and eight glasses of water each day can generally prevent constipation. Thirty-five grams of fiber a day (an amount equal to five servings of f...
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Avoiding constipation by making lifestyle changes is easier than treating it. Most American adults only consume between 11 to 18 grams of fiber a day, but to prevent constipation, consumption of 30 to 35 grams of fiber (an amount equal to five ser...
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Most Americans consume between 11-18 grams of fiber a day. Consumption of 30 grams of fiber and between 6-8 glasses of water each day can generally prevent constipation, and 35 grams of fiber a day (an amount equal to five servings of fruits and v...
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