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hlthe2b

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5. I'm fortunate in having a very high tolerance to any number of fiber forms, including legumes..

Sat Jul 20, 2019, 12:48 PM

Jul 2019

But in the heat of the summer, I sometimes have trouble eating anything that isn't cold and that includes a lot of smoothies. While fruit and flaxseeds can add fiber, I often add a soluble fiber supplement. I used to use one called PGX-daily singles, but they are a bit pricey and gritty.

I've read good things about

Benefiber Daily Prebiotic Dietary Fiber Supplement Powder for Digestive Health, 100% Natural, Clear and Taste-Free, so that might be the next one I try. That it is flavor-free and dissolves readily seems positive. It is also gluten-free if that is an issue for you.

BTW, one of the best "veggie" type supplements is canned pumpkin.

Since I limit my daily carbs, I don't get a lot of fiber from bread and other grain sources. So, while I get a lot just from my heavy veggie and frequent legume consumption, it never hurts to add more.

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are there any fiber supplements out there that arent gross? [View all] mopinko Jul 2019 OP

What about just plain carbon capsules, available in most health food stores like GNC DonaldsRump Jul 2019 #1

never heard of this. what is it supposed to do? mopinko Jul 2019 #2

Take a look at this DonaldsRump Jul 2019 #4

Please be a bit cautious on this. Activated charcoal is used to prevent toxin absorption & treat hlthe2b Jul 2019 #6

Psyllium husks in orange juice or grapefruit juice work for me. no_hypocrisy Jul 2019 #3

I'm fortunate in having a very high tolerance to any number of fiber forms, including legumes.. hlthe2b Jul 2019 #5

a boost for my biome prolly wouldnt hurt, either. mopinko Jul 2019 #7

Big proponent of active yogurt (I make my own every week)... hlthe2b Jul 2019 #8

Check out Fibersol-2 silverweb Jul 2019 #9

This time of year I get cleaned out with fresh fruit like plumbs and peaches. safeinOhio Jul 2019 #10

Do you really need a supplement, or can you get enough from high fiber fruits, veggies and grains? TreasonousBastard Jul 2019 #11

POPCORN! Tons of fiber. zooks Jul 2019 #12

i love popcorn. damn i wish i could still eat it. mopinko Jul 2019 #13

Do you avoid it due to the diveritulosis? zooks Jul 2019 #14

yes. those little hulls are awful. mopinko Jul 2019 #17

I have diverticulosis, too. DemoTex Jul 2019 #15

My husband has had gut problems his whole life. He's tried various fiber supplements and Karadeniz Jul 2019 #16

Miralax as needed. Recommended to me by my female urologist, who said she takes it every day. No Vested Interest Jul 2019 #18