Wellness

[pattyc]

Interested on any feedback, good or bad, on this product......thanks!

[SloopJohnB]

@pattyc I believe it's similar to Metamucil, which is what I take and I do like it.

[SilleeMee]

Benefiber didn't help me at all when I was constipated. I took it for several weeks with no improvement in my bowel movements. I finally gave that up and now I take pure psyllium husk powder which has made such a big difference for me. I won't go a day without psyllium. It's the active ingredient in Metamucil but without anything else like sugar and flavoring....100% psyllium and nothing else. I buy the NOW brand.

[SilleeMee]

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@SloopJohnB wrote:

@pattyc I believe it's similar to Metamucil, which is what I take and I do like it.

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Benefiber's active ingredient is wheat dextrin. Metamucil's is psyllium. Big difference.

[pattyc]

Thanks for your replies.  So how about bloating, do metamucil and psyllium cause it?

[SloopJohnB]

@pattyc I've been taking Metamucil literally daily since my doctor recommended it for me 21 years ago and I have had no problem with bloating, or anything for that matter.

[granddi]

Isn't psyllium the gold standard for fiber?

Also what is you timing of taking fiber? Divided dosed? I understand that taking fiber with other meds or over the counter will interfer with the absorption of the others.

[JeanLouiseFinch]

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@pattyc wrote:

Thanks for your replies.  So how about bloating, do metamucil and psyllium cause it?

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Your gut pH could be off. Try taking some raw apple cider vinegar (not clear white vinegar) - 1 Tablespoon mixed in a a glass of warm water.  It tastes bad so hold your breath and down it.  

[LindaSCarolina]

I've had colon cancer and my surgeon has me taking Benefiber twice a day.  Works for me.  Hubby also takes it once daily.

[SilleeMee]

Benefiber (wheat dextrin) is a chemically processed product from starch whereas psyillium is an unprocessed natural whole fiber.