Taking a fiber supplement? Which one?

[cantdrv55]

I’ve tried Konsyl, daily psyllium powder, and it seems to work but it’s expensive ($3.58/ oz). What are you taking and what’s its cost? Thx!

[aigel]

Oatmeal for breakfast, 5 servings of fruits and vegetables, whole grain bread, pasta and rice, peanuts …no supplements required and a lot more benefits!

[stealthn]

Been using Metamucil for a long time, my colons thank me 😁

[Rapewta]

The healthy body requires at least 25 grams of fiber per day.
I take four 6 gram prebiotic gummies with my breakfast. It doesn't mean you should just eat meat. You have to eat foods with natural fiber along with the gummies.

[cabmandone]

Originally Posted by aigel

Oatmeal for breakfast, 5 servings of fruits and vegetables, whole grain bread, pasta and rice, peanuts …no supplements required and a lot more benefits!

That's my preferred route too. I do Greek yogurt, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and granola on top for breakfast almost every day and a slice of whole wheat bread with cottage cheese and everything bagel seasoning.

Someone mentioned probiotics, Greek Yogurt or a Kefir smoothie are great for that. For gut health I think around 20 billion CFU's is recommended.

[GH85Carrera]

I take Metamucil tablets. They are not cheap, but my last colonoscopy the doc said all is fine, see ya in 10 years. So the capsules were paid for in that diagnosis.

I take 5 capsules at a time, at breakfast time and and dinner time.

[berettafan]

i like metamucil as well but use the powder and mix it with water.

[911 Rod]

A couple of craft beer each day works for me.

[Evans, Marv]

I depend on the food I eat, like last night's dinner: sweet potato, peas, green beans, and about 3 oz., of steak. Unfortunately, I'm not a big fruit eater. I have to consciously think about eating them or I never do.

[Steve Carlton]

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[LWJ]

Wow. You hit on a familiar subject. I have an odd gut issue that developed in the last year or so. I have a diagnosis that I disagree with. Lots of fiber seems to be the ticket for me. I had been doing Metamucil (nasty artificial flavor/sweetener) but am now eating lots of chia seeds and that seems to have a similar effect.

Interesting topic.

[vash]

I buy two giant tubs from Costco. I take it in the hopes it lowers cholesterol, not so much for my disposal department.

My dietitian says an average male needs 35 grams a day. That is like two bunches of celery washed down with a bowl of beans. I can’t get the numbers without the orangey stuff.

[craigster59]

Originally Posted by vash

I buy two giant tubs from Costco. I take it in the hopes it lowers cholesterol, not so much for my disposal department.

My dietitian says an average male needs 35 grams a day. That is like two bunches of celery washed down with a bowl of beans. I can’t get the numbers without the orangey stuff.

I've been using the psyllium husks from Sprouts every now and then as needed. What's the Costco stuff? I shop there weekly.

[vash]

Just Metamucil. Sugar free.


It ain’t Tang, but I can slug it down. I do a smaller dose twice a day.

[Erakad]

Current meds drove me benefiber...also not cheep.

[herr_oberst]

This one, if I can find it.

[craigster59]

Originally Posted by herr_oberst

This one, if I can find it.

That's the one I use. It's like drinking a big tall glass of hay, but it works. I get mine at Sprouts or Whole Foods.

[wdfifteen]

I take 2 of these psyllium capsules a day. $20 for 500 capsules.

https://www.amazon.com/Nutricost-Psyllium-Husk-500mg-Capsules/dp/B01CTFZFE4/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=27YW6TOXHXE0A&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.uBWVFwTrWzSXgZc2n0eMK4QZTRilxTJD9 z3PNwoYs352wINlvtjCJ1Vn0omYFvLNEEGmzjmJME2XJC7_RYn QtMpyFJrHgJZg8OiXjvCyya57rErs59k6n96T9WTetoBa50Tka Nnuplx9pgea6swfS63q4Mubs6XIMHUQiYMNfwMqNQsIMvXMLVb gaJuCQhN3XhxUshb0RfV5zMrgtEkoTfAxuaTHGA8aGQOO3CWUq dmD44GOs3qCwkjMIwZvAr6Uo2Pp3A2mD0CJ_zvpbtyHYP1Db_K-4HujtWkMUiTzjj4._clTi7eZ-G_xX8-hgG5d2G-3OTuzb3ETGXd1Xpkm89Q&dib_tag=se&keywords=psyllium%2Bhusk%2Bfiber%2Bcapsules&qid=1736285255&sprefix=psylium%2Bh%2Caps%2C123&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1

[cantdrv55]

Thanks guys. Good to know I’m not the only one that gets stopped up.

[Chocaholic]

4 bowls of raw twine.