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Posted 1/25/2011 3:31 AM (GMT 0)
I am getting ready to start on some fiber to bulk of stool. Previously I used Citrucel but don't have any right now. I do have FiberCon though. If anyone is on Fiber I would like to know which supplement you take.
Posted 1/25/2011 5:29 AM (GMT 0)
I used to eat metamucil wafers.
Posted 1/25/2011 2:48 PM (GMT 0)
Benefiber is one you can add to food. You just sprinkle it over whatever food you are eating and its tasteless. Whatever you do when you start a fiber supplement, is start SLOW. Don't start with the dosage on the package, cut it in half or quarters, and just start slowly or else you could get some uncomfortable side effects. Hugs!
Posted 1/25/2011 3:14 PM (GMT 0)
Psyllium is a good soluble fiber. Most people use the husks such as Metamucil. I find that powdered psyllium seed to be more effective than the husks, or maybe I just think it is. There are studies showing psyllium seed (Plantago) encourages butyrate production in the colon.

But plantago doesn't taste as good as metamucil so it's harder to take everyday.
Posted 1/25/2011 11:06 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you all! I did try Benefiber before and didn't like my results. I honestly think I was so sick that I just have a bad memory that had nothing to do with the Benefiber. I will check all this out though! Thanks Again!
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