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Andrew Lessman 'Fibermucil' vs laxative

sarahpanda — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 18:20:24 GMT

I've heard that one can get addicted to laxatives. In regard to Andrew Lessman's 'Fibermucil', it says take one or two a day. I am concerned/wondering - would the 'Fibermucil' fall into the category of becoming 'addictive' too? (asking for a friend, haha)

Re: Andrew Lessman 'Fibermucil' vs laxative

Tinkrbl44 — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 18:52:48 GMT

@sarahpanda wrote:
I've heard that one can get addicted to laxatives. In regard to Andrew Lessman's 'Fibermucil', it says take one or two a day. I am concerned/wondering - would the 'Fibermucil' fall into the category of becoming 'addictive' too? (asking for a friend, haha)

@sarahpanda

Comparison is like apples to oranges. Laxatives are taken for a constipation problem. Fiber products are taken regularly to keep things moving, to avoid constipation from happening. I see no addiction problem, maybe someone else can speak to that.

Re: Andrew Lessman 'Fibermucil' vs laxative

GenXmuse — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 19:31:49 GMT

I am the queen of bathroom problems and these are not addictive at all. Tell your friend, (ha ha)that It doesn't make you go, it makes it easier to go. I've used these on and off for years and they work well for me!

Re: Andrew Lessman 'Fibermucil' vs laxative

Shelbelle — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 20:16:10 GMT

My gastro doc recommended me taking 2 teaspoons of Benefiber each morning, been doing that for last 11 years. I think it is easier on your system then Mucil products.

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granddi — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 20:46:37 GMT

@Shelbelle wrote:
My gastro doc recommended me taking 2 teaspoons of Benefiber each morning, been doing that for last 11 years. I think it is easier on your system then Mucil products.

My GI doc just made the same recommendation about Benefiber vs Psyllium.

Anyone use Digestive enzymes to address "gas" and "bloating"

Re: Andrew Lessman 'Fibermucil' vs laxative

sarahpanda — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 20:59:07 GMT

To everyone who commented so far: All I know is - (that my friend told me, haha) is that when taking Fibermucil, all of the past ''issues'' are a thing of the past - almost to good to be true. Thank you for the input, friends.

Re: Andrew Lessman 'Fibermucil' vs laxative

VaBelle35 — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 21:29:17 GMT

I just looked up the ingredients in Benefiber. I follow a Paleo diet, so this would be a hard no for me. Plus, what exactly is the main/active ingredient here?

Ingredients: wheat dextrin, citric acid, maltodextrin, aspartame**, natural flavors, potassium citrate, acesulfame potassium, tricalcium phosphate, calcium silicate, gum arabic, magnesium oxide, titanium dioxide, red 40
**PHENYLKETONURICS: CONTAINS PHENYLALANINE

Re: Andrew Lessman 'Fibermucil' vs laxative

Kachina624 — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 22:06:31 GMT

I think my dad took Metamucil every day of his adult life. It's no more habit forming than eating a ton of high fiber food. It's very concentrated fiber, not a drug.

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SilleeMee — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 22:12:29 GMT

Laxatives are usually made of chemicals which react with something in your gut to make you go. But a fiber supplement adds bulk to your stool and softens it so it passes through easier. Some people take both. I take a stool softener laxative (generic Dulcolax) plus I also take a psyllium fiber supplement. If I don't take both of those then I'm in trouble.

Re: Andrew Lessman 'Fibermucil' vs laxative

JeanLouiseFinch — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 22:09:10 GMT

I'm having excellent results, enjoying a daily serving of Chia Seed Pudding.

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phoenixbrd — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 23:22:19 GMT

Same here: Chia seeds ( agree, great in pudding ), veggies, fruits...tons of fiber. No need for supplementation.

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febe1 — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 00:05:10 GMT

I take them daily. They are mild and just add fiber. I take Flax Seed and Chia Seeds, which also add fiber. I always try to increase fiber. That's all that's necessary to be happy every day.

Re: Andrew Lessman 'Fibermucil' vs laxative

Shelbelle — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 20:17:10 GMT

@VaBelle35 wrote:
I just looked up the ingredients in Benefiber. I follow a Paleo diet, so this would be a hard no for me. Plus, what exactly is the main/active ingredient here?

Ingredients: wheat dextrin, citric acid, maltodextrin, aspartame**, natural flavors, potassium citrate, acesulfame potassium, tricalcium phosphate, calcium silicate, gum arabic, magnesium oxide, titanium dioxide, red 40
**PHENYLKETONURICS: CONTAINS PHENYLALANINE

You may be looking at a different Benefiber formula, mine is the original formula with the green top and the only ingredient in it is Wheat Dextrin. And it is considered gluten and sugar free. Nothing else is in there. I also use the Walmart brand or Kirkland brand, and these also contain only the one ingredient.

Re: Andrew Lessman 'Fibermucil' vs laxative

Lipstickdiva — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 14:42:08 GMT

I have had a ton of stomach issues and other things and last year was treated by a doctor for some issues. I was told stimulant laxatives are not something that should be taken on a regular basis because your body could become dependent on them for going. I was told to take Miralax everyday. Miralax is considered an osmotic laxative meaning it draws water from your body into your colon. A softener draws water directly into the stool. Neither of these products do a thing for me.

I began taking a fiber supplement that I get through Love Wellness. You start off taking 1 a day for a few days so your body can get used to it. Then you increase to 2 a day for a few days and ultimately you work up to 3 a day. I do fine taking 2 a day so that is where I stopped.

I tried AL Fibermucil in the past and all it did was make me feel bloated and not good.

Re: Andrew Lessman 'Fibermucil' vs laxative

PilatesLover — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 13:27:25 GMT

Just eat one teaspoon of ground golden flaxseed every day, followed by a full glass of water. Put chia seed in your oatmeal or yogurt. You'll never have a problem and you get nutrients in the bargain.

Re: Andrew Lessman 'Fibermucil' vs laxative

Tinkrbl44 — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 00:51:08 GMT

Just curious about whether anyone is taking a stool softener and is happy with it? I knew someone who took one daily and was happy as a clam with the steady results she got.

Anyone?

Re: Andrew Lessman 'Fibermucil' vs laxative

SilleeMee — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 01:27:11 GMT

@Tinkrbl44 wrote:
Just curious about whether anyone is taking a stool softener and is happy with it? I knew someone who took one daily and was happy as a clam with the steady results she got.

Anyone?

I take a softener everyday. It's a Dulcolax generic. If I don't take it everyday then I'm in trouble. I also take pure psyllium powder...that's like Metamucil but w/o any sugar or other additives, @Tinkrbl44

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SilleeMee — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 01:30:41 GMT

Chia seeds, like most other seeds and many nuts, contain large amounts of arginine. I cannot eat stuff with lots of arginine b/c that causes me to have really bad cold sore outbreaks. The virus feeds on arginine so it's food for them and they multiply.

Re: Andrew Lessman 'Fibermucil' vs laxative

JeanLouiseFinch — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 01:41:54 GMT

@Tinkrbl44 wrote:
Just curious about whether anyone is taking a stool softener and is happy with it? I knew someone who took one daily and was happy as a clam with the steady results she got.

Anyone?

@Tinkrbl44 Personally, I wouldn't do that everyday. IMO, it trains your body to depend on it. I'd rather consume foods that help to keep things moving along and keep the plumbing working as it was intended to.

Re: Andrew Lessman 'Fibermucil' vs laxative

PilatesLover — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 14:53:01 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
Chia seeds, like most other seeds and many nuts, contain large amounts of arginine. I cannot eat stuff with lots of arginine b/c that causes me to have really bad cold sore outbreaks. The virus feeds on arginine so it's food for them and they multiply.

I never knew! Good fact to know.