how much fibre per day
Adults are generally advised to get about 25–34 g of fibre per day, depending on age and sex, with most guidelines for adults falling in the 25–30 g or more range.
Daily fibre targets
- Many national guidelines suggest around 25–30 g of dietary fibre daily for adults to support bowel health and lower chronic disease risk.
- Recent guidance notes that adult women often need about 28 g and adult men about 34 g per day, giving an overall adult range of roughly 22–34 g depending on age and sex.
Why it matters
- Getting enough fibre is linked with better digestion, healthier cholesterol and blood sugar levels, and a lower risk of heart disease and some cancers.
- Many people only reach about half of the recommended intake, averaging close to 15 g per day instead of the suggested 25–30 g.
Simple ways to hit your fibre
- Base meals on whole grains (oats, wholemeal bread, brown rice) and add beans, lentils or peas regularly.
- Include several portions of fruit and vegetables daily, plus some nuts or seeds, and increase fibre gradually with enough fluids to avoid bloating or constipation.
Quick note on “too much”
- Jumping suddenly from a low-fibre diet to very high fibre can cause gas, bloating and discomfort, so increases are best made slowly over days to weeks.
- Spreading fibre foods across the day, rather than in one large, heavy meal, usually feels better for the gut.
Bottom line: most healthy adults should aim for roughly 25–30 g of fibre per day (up to about 34 g for some men), increasing gradually if current intake is much lower.
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