Dietary fiber plays a crucial role in maintaining a healthy digestive system. It promotes regular bowel movements, aids in weight management, and supports overall gut health. However, for some individuals, consuming insoluble fiber can lead to stomach pain and discomfort. In this article, we delve into the reasons why insoluble fiber may cause stomach pain and discuss ways to manage it effectively. ...
Too much garlic
Garlic (Allium Sativum) is a bulbous plant. It can reach the height of up to 4.5 feet. Garlic is considered a spice, vegetable, and medicine. It is native to central Asia, Africa and Europe. Its use has been tracked back as far as 7000 years. ...
Too much ice cream
Ice cream is a frozen soft food made from sweetened and flavored milk fat. It is often combined with a variety of ingredients to produce different flavors. Ice cream products can also be categorized into products such as frozen yogurt, sorbet, frozen custard and gelato. ...
Too much Milk of Magnesia (laxative)
Milk of Magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) is commonly used as a laxative or an antacid. The effect is a dosage dependent. It is sold in form of capsules, liquids and chewable tablets as a medicinal aid for constipation or a heartburn. ...
Too much fish oil (omega-3 oil)
Fish Oil (an omega-3 oil) is an extract from the tissues of oily fish. Fish Oils composed of omega-3 fatty acids known as EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). These compounds were found to reduce inflammation and provide other health benefits. ...
Too much oatmeal (white oats)
Oatmeal is a soluble fiber product that is produced by milling of the oat groats, also known as white oats. ...
Too much red meat
Red meat is a term that came from a culinary industry. It refers to all meat that is red uncooked and does not appear white after being cooked. The common red meats being consumed in western part of the world are beef, lamb, goat, horse, goose, duck, pork and other livestock animals. ...
Too much potassium
Potassium is a vital mineral to human body’s functions. Naturally, potassium can only be found in ionic salts and is a component of many mineral compounds. ...
Too much antioxidants
Antioxidants are molecules that prevent an oxidation process of other molecules. Excessive oxidation can create a significant amount of free radicals and can start reactions resulting in healthy cell damage or cellular death. On the contrary, even though oxidation process can be damaging, it is vital to healthy functions of an immune system. ...
Too much vitamin E
Vitamin E is a composite of fat-soluble substance that consists of both tocopherols and tocotrienols. It participates in a wide array of biological mechanisms including but not limited to antioxidation that protects healthy cells from damage, enzymatic role in smooth muscle growth, gene expression to assist with connective tissue health and wound healing, neurological activities and cellular communication. ...