India, Aug. 29 -- Constipation is often met with the same familiar advice: eat more fibre and drink plenty of water. But fibre is not a single, uniform nutrient - soluble and insoluble fibre work differently in the digestive system and can support gut health in distinct ways. Understanding how each type works and where to find it can help you make more informed choices when trying to improve bowel regularity and ease constipation.

Dr Joseph Salhab, a Florida-based gastroenterologist and health content creator who specialises in digestive, liver, pancreatic, and nutritional health, is breaking down the key differences between soluble and insoluble fibre, and how each type functions in the body. In an Instagram post shared on August 27, th...