As we all know, although dietary fiber cannot be absorbed by the body and converted into energy required by the body, it can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and is beneficial to physical health. Therefore, many pharmacies are now launching a variety of health products under the banner of being rich in dietary fiber, which can help the body replenish fiber and promote intestinal digestion and absorption. But we all know that everything should not be excessive. Excessive intake of dietary fiber can also cause some adverse side effects, such as affecting the normal operation of the digestive system, interfering with drug absorption, and inducing hypoglycemia. 1. Affects the normal operation of the digestive system

Although dietary fiber can promote digestion, if consumed in excess, it may have the opposite effect and hinder the normal operation of the digestive system. Because dietary fiber itself cannot be digested and absorbed by the human body, if it is consumed in excess, it will block the intestines, causing bloating, loss of appetite, and making the digestive system unable to function normally. 2. Interfering with drug absorption

Although dietary fiber has the effect of sticking body waste and toxins, it cannot identify waste that the body does not need. Therefore, excessive consumption of dietary fiber will cause it to absorb waste in the body and some minerals and trace elements that are beneficial to the body, interfere with the absorption of some drugs, and reduce the efficacy of lipid-lowering drugs and other drugs. 3. Induce hypoglycemia

Intake of dietary fiber is helpful in delaying the absorption of fat and sugar, and is undoubtedly a good product for weight loss. However, excessive intake of dietary fiber will cause the body to absorb too little fat and sugar, leading to hypoglycemia. Patients with hypoglycemia will easily feel dizzy and need to prepare sugar-supplementing foods at any time, which brings a lot of inconvenience to daily life. ?

In short, eating too much food, no matter how beneficial it is to your body, can be harmful to your health. Therefore, we should follow the guidance of the Chinese residents’ dietary pyramid, have a balanced daily diet, and consume appropriate amounts of various nutrients that are beneficial to the body, so that our bodies can function normally and promote good health.