Myths about fibre - how fibre causes constipation and bloating.

Dr Paul Mason explores the scientific evidence around dietary fibre, and finds it severely lacking. This lecture also covers FODMAPs and the microbiome, and discusses which foods cause most stomach issues on low carbohydrate diets.

[Mmmmmhm]

I discovered this when I was told to eat low fiber leading up to a colonoscopy and was finally going regularly (without it being diarrhea!) for the first time in years! And I had thought I wouldn't be able to go to the bathroom at all for the few days eating low fiber. It was wonderful. I was told I have a long colon, and all the recommendations for that seem to say eat more fiber. No way I'm falling for that again.

[deangibbon]

This totally matches up with my own personal experiences - I bought into the idea that fibre solves the constipation problem - so much so that I was eating lots of oats and veggies with every meal - constipation just got worse and worse - fibre - particularly soluble fibre was causing massive constipation.

[keithbertschin]

What a great communicator Dr Paul Mason is and one of a number of true heroes genuinely saving lives while the medical establishment still fall at the feet of Ancel Keys!

[Thecelestial]

Fat has lubricated my digestion far, far more than fiber ever did.

[harryviking]

The fiber myth is just that...a myth! After quitting all grains and most vegetables, my digestion got much better than before!!

[redryuhood]

I've watched you on other channels, like low carb down under, and I didn't realize you had your own channel. I subscribed! I'd give you a thousand thumbs up if I could. Thanks for being one of the bravery few doing real research and lectures on nutrition. I feel SO much better, THANK YOU!!

p.s. I've lost 35 lbs in 4 months on the carnivore-ish diet. I say "ish" because the struggle is real for me and I mess up quite often.

[Shaominghui]

I have done carnivore a few times and always feel 100%. Only problem is that I get scared and also tempted to get variety in my diet (brainwashing is hard to undo). I think I'll slowly transition over to carnivore again and take a multi just in case.

[emsea]

When i switched to LCHF with some veg like one serving per meal.... I stopped farting. Maybe once or twice a day. Anything close to the standard diet and I have gas constatly. Ive never felt better cutting grains out of my diet.

[SierraNovemberKilo]

Last week I caved to a desire to have a chewy sweet treat (licorice based), a BIG mistake. I discovered what it is to be an addict given their poison of choice. In short, I made myself extremely ill. I gave myself a level of constipation I could never have dreamed of! I've learned my lesson. I learnt here that a couple of the veg I'd been continuing with in my LCHF nutrition are really bad for me! Thank you so much Dr Mason, you present information we all need with the greatest of clarity.

[peterowe]

A lot of people commenting how veggies made them constipated and carnivore didn't, I'm the exact opposite. After years on the carnivore diet, constant constipation, bad haemorrhoids, Diverticular Disease, and Ulcerative Colitis, a high soluble fibre diet has been my salvation. I believe many years of meat eating was the cause of all my issues. I would treat the 'advice' of these influencers with caution.

[googlespies]

I took three heaping spoonfuls of psyllium husk powder 3 days ago and have been bloated and constipated ever since. It might be anecdotal but damn it has me rethinking the longterm consequences of fiber consumption. On top of that my Mom has complained about bloating/constipation throughout my life and she has always eaten high fiber foods.

[danb]

In All fields it's incredible the extent to which knowledge take for granted is simply false and held up for decades by institutions whom profit thusly

[eshaniking]

Absolutely brilliant! Thank you so much Paul ; as well as being incredibly knowledgeable and intelligent, you are a highly entertaining and impactful presenter. What an awesome combo -best thing on fibre I've seen by far!

[koesliftsingles]

omg !! Dr saledino sent me down this rabbit hole . it's all making sense now . 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[Jamyn]

I started ketovore (mostly meat-based keto) a few weeks ago and I feel immensely better too. I’ve been looking for a solution to my gut issues and I finally found it. I cut out most veggies, processed food and all grains from my diet. I fixed my problem thanks to this video.

[downbntout]

This is entirely contrary to the personal experience of millions of people.

[justinjozokos]

0:48 -- What is fiber?
2:00 -- Fiber causes constipation
4:50 -- Why does fiber cause constipation?
5:49 -- Does fiber moisten the stool?
6:14 -- Bloating
7:33 -- Low-carb, high-fiber foods
8:26 -- Short-chain fatty acids
11:06 -- Fiber and blood sugar
12:37 -- Lmao
13:12 -- FODMAPs
16:28 -- Does the microbiome determine health, or rather does diet determine both a person's microbiome and health?
21:01 -- Harmful gut bacteria

[mjsmcd]

So whats the food or supplement recomendation for constipation if too much fiber causes backup and congestion?

[oliviad]

Thank you so much Dr. Mason! This corona scandal was the last straw for me - I'm breaking up :) with mainstream medicine. It does nothing but make us sicker. I believe the main reason is that they function almost solely on a pharmaceutical model - in fact; I think medicine is controlled by pharmaceutical companies, not by the science. Medical students are taught to follow this model, and accept a lot of myths as facts, and not go to the basic science to really understand anything. Then, the final nail in the coffin is the 'advice' from these governmental health agencies (in my country, the U.S.), that give supposed health advice that has no scientific basis, makes people more sick, and seems to be serving other agendas vs. improving the health and well being of the public.

It is obvious now in light of the reaction to a virus, a member of a family we are commonly exposed to, and in terms of mortality and symptoms, is nothing more than the usual yearly flu viruses we face every year. is We are told to destroy our immune systems, overall physical and mental health; by staying inside (not exercising, no sunlight, no fresh air), avoid other people, stand behind plexiglass, and wear masks constantly. When we know none of these things prevent the viral infections and actually cause harm.

I have seen 5 GI specialists for my GI disorder of unknown etiology, therefore called IBS. Constipation and pain are main symptoms. I have gone to the supposed #1 facility for GI disorders in the U.S. - the Mayo Clinic. All of them insist by problem is not enough fiber in my diet, promote a high fiber diet, and want to prescribe medications to improve my bowel motility - prescription meds + the notorious over the counter Miralax; to be used forever; which makes me sick, was only approved for short term (i.e. one week use).

Anyone 'at risk' for heart disease, or who has high cholesterol, is put on a statin drug (I think this is has to be 50% or more of the American population - yet except for some cases of pathological cholesterol formation, there has been no causation established between high cholesterol and heart attacks and strokes, Statin drugs block production of Vit D (see Corona virus above), and everyone now is deficient in Vit D, which increases their risk of developing respiratory infections. They also block hormone production, and now so many men I know are going for injections of testosterone, b/c of their low levels. And we know cholesterol is critical for healthy cell membranes.

Vaccinations that are ineffective and full of toxic substances are widely promoted and we are not allowed to question them.

And the diets... the low fat diet is still promoted, along with the high fiber.. and LOTS of fruits and vegetables (which are also laced with pesticides). Guaranteed to make you sick

I don't know what the answer is, I have found an MD who has left the "system" and uses a more wholistic medicine approach. There are a few exceptions, like Dr. Mason, who as we see, actually reads and relies on the real science and common sense. Otherwise, I am avoiding the mainstream medical system completely.
I see it killing people right before my eyes, and causing many, like me to suffer and not have a life of much quality.

Thank you Dr. Mason, even though I doubt you will see this. For the first time in over a decade, I feel I have some hope . My diet consists largely of the greatest offenders you mentioned. I'm hoping that starting with cutting them out will be a good start.

[sylviaking]

FIBER IS NOT ALL IT'S CRAPPED UP TO BE. LOL