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Fiber supplements can decrease the absorption of certain medications, such as aspirin, carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Epitol, others) and others. Fiber supplements can also reduce blood sugar levels, which may require an adjustment in your medications or insulin if you have diabetes.
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Learn More »I find it difficult to eat enough fruits and vegetables. Is there any harm in taking a fiber supplement every day? Answer From Michael F. Picco, M.D. There's no evidence that daily use of fiber supplements — such as psyllium (Metamucil, Konsyl, others) or methylcellulose (Citrucel) — is harmful. Fiber has a number of health benefits, including normalizing bowel function and preventing constipation. It's best to get fiber from food, because supplements don't provide the vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that fiber-rich foods do. But fiber supplements can contribute to the recommended daily intake. Fiber supplements can cause abdominal bloating and gas, at least initially. If you have intestinal problems, such as a history of a bowel blockage or Crohn's disease, talk to your doctor before adding a fiber supplement to your diet. It's also a good idea to ask your doctor or pharmacist whether fiber supplements interact with any medications you take. Fiber supplements can decrease the absorption of certain medications, such as aspirin, carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Epitol, others) and others. Fiber supplements can also reduce blood sugar levels, which may require an adjustment in your medications or insulin if you have diabetes. If you plan to take fiber supplements, start with small amounts to minimize problems with gas. Also be sure to drink plenty of fluids every day. There is a problem with information submitted for this request. Review/update the information highlighted below and resubmit the form. From Mayo Clinic to your inbox Sign up for free, and stay up to date on research advancements, health tips and current health topics, like COVID-19, plus expertise on managing health. Email ErrorEmail field is required ErrorInclude a valid email address Learn more about Mayo Clinic’s use of data. To provide you with the most relevant and helpful information, and understand which information is beneficial, we may combine your email and website usage information with other information we have about you. If you are a Mayo Clinic patient, this could include protected health information. If we combine this information with your protected health information, we will treat all of that information as protected health information and will only use or disclose that information as set forth in our notice of privacy practices. You may opt-out of email communications at any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link in the e-mail. Subscribe! Thank you for subscribing! You'll soon start receiving the latest Mayo Clinic health information you requested in your inbox. Sorry something went wrong with your subscription Please, try again in a couple of minutes Retry
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Learn More »Which Is Better, Capsules, Tablets, or Powders? It doesn't really matter which form the fiber comes in. Some people like powders, others are put off by them. The important thing to know is how many grams of fiber are in each form.
The most commonly used fiber supplement is psyllium. It comes from the husk of the psyllium plant seed and contains both soluble and insoluble fibers. It is available in both capsules and powders. The powders are mixed with water, and can get thick and gelatinous. Also, because the fiber is natural, the bacteria in the colon ferment it, possibly leading to a lot of gassiness and bloating. There may also be sugar added to improve the flavor. Read your labels! Methylcellulose is also a popular supplement, mainly because it is not fermentable. Thus, it does not cause much gas or bloating. Since it is 100% soluble, it will not help much with constipation or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Calcium polycarbophil is a synthetic fiber. This gives it the advantage of not being fermented in the colon and not causing gas. Also, since it is 100% insoluble, it helps bulk up bowel movements. Thus, it is beneficial in constipation, diarrhea, and IBS. It comes in tablet or chewable forms. A bonus is that it contains a lot of calcium. Another popular supplement that does not cause much gas is wheat dextrin. This is a 100% soluble fiber that is made from cooked wheat flour. It comes in a powder form. While beneficial for diabetes and cholesterol management, because it is soluble it has less effect on bowel function than other supplements. Of course, being made from wheat, it should be avoided by individuals with celiac disease or gluten intolerance.
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