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Why fiber upsets your stomach—and how to build tolerance: 1) Rapid fermentation in short-chain fibers (inulin, FOS) overwhelms the colon's gas clearance capacity. 2) Slower-fermenting fibers (arabinoxylan, resistant starch) ease symptoms during the 1–3 week adaptation phase. 3) Consistent intake expands microbial consortia, normalizing fermentation kinetics and resolving symptoms.
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