Can You Have a Bowel Movement Without Fiber? The Surprising Truth About Digestive Health
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While it is a widely held belief that fiber is the sole key to regular bowel movements, research shows that is not always the case. A landmark study on individuals with chronic idiopathic constipation found that reducing or eliminating dietary fiber significantly improved symptoms, demonstrating that you can have a bowel movement without fiber and, for some, doing so might even be beneficial. This sheds light on the complex interplay of factors that truly govern our digestive process.