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Fiber Supplements

pattyc — Sun, 02 Feb 2014 17:53:33 GMT

Posted on the Health and Wellness and thought I would post here too........

Wondering if anyone has any experience on which fiber supplement is better as far as not having sides effects such as gas and bloating? Thanks.

Re: Fiber Supplements

Retiredpsych — Sun, 02 Feb 2014 18:30:09 GMT

I take Citracel every single day and so does my DH. The doc said to increase fiber, and he said the supplements are fine if I don't want to eat piles of fruit and veggies (we eat two servings a day with meals). I DO NOT take Metamucil or anything that has psyillium (sp) husk in it. That is what causes gas and bloating...at least for me and for others I know. Citracel is a different form of fiber, methylcellulose. I suffered from hemorrhoids for years, even had painful surgery, and since I began using fiber supplements my problems are completely solved. My doc who does my colonoscopy said I am in excellent shape!!

Re: Fiber Supplements

esmeraldagooch — Sun, 02 Feb 2014 18:42:43 GMT

Ground flax. This helps with elimination and is filled with omega-3.

Re: Fiber Supplements

esmerelda — Sun, 02 Feb 2014 18:43:00 GMT

I bought some fiber gummies awhile ago...more because they were gummies than because they were fiber. I don't recall any problems with them. And I plan to get more when I get a chance. Got them at CVS.

Re: Fiber Supplements

EmmaBunting — Sun, 02 Feb 2014 18:44:47 GMT

.......I've heard those Haribo sugarless gummy bears will do the trick.....

Re: Fiber Supplements

esmerelda — Sun, 02 Feb 2014 18:48:33 GMT

It wasn't them!

Re: Fiber Supplements

NoelSeven — Sun, 02 Feb 2014 19:24:51 GMT

I eat a high fiber diet, you might want to try that.

Fiber One makes high fiber cereals, which I have every morning. I have the one that's 80 calories and 10 grams of fiber per 3/4 cup serving. To that, I add a tablespoon of ground flax seed and a couple of teaspoons of chia seeds, also high in fiber.

I use high fiber multi grain bread for sandwiches, and once in awhile I have a Fiber One brownie or lemon bar in the afternoon which is an additional 4 grams of fiber.

Apples are another natural high fiber food.

Re: Fiber Supplements

NoelSeven — Sun, 02 Feb 2014 19:27:28 GMT

ps You have to build up using or ingesting high fiber.

If you jump in all at once, you will get some discomfort. Try a small amount and gradually add in more.

It's good for your heart

Re: Fiber Supplements

Shelbelle — Sun, 02 Feb 2014 20:23:50 GMT

I take Benefiber or the Costco or Walmart equivalent every day. Mix 2 spoons in glass of water, no problems.