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The abdominal spasm "including bowel dysfunction or IBS Can be prevented by consuming soluble fiber as well as soluble fiber supplements.
Function of soluble fiber is to absorb fluids in the digestive tract mucous in them as a lubricant that helps relieve abdominal cramping and prevents both diarrhea and constipation. Soluble fiber supplements are found positive IBS patients during different clinical studies.
Usually, soluble fiber supplements are sometimes wrongly touted as laxatives (Stimulants for evacuation of faeces), although they prevent or relieve constipation by simply normalizing bowel functions.
Soluble fiber derived from two sources, food and supplements, are equally good.
Soluble fiber supplements, both obtained from food sources and supplements, have no harmful side effects if taken daily. Furthermore, as additional benefits, they: -
- Management Irritating Bowel Syndrome.
Illuminated
- LDL, bad cholesterol levels in the blood, reducing the risk of heart disease
- Minimize cancer risk
- improve glycemic control by reducing the rate of absorption of fats and carbohydrates into the bloodstream and forest alls the development of free radicals.
- Lower insulin requirements.
These supplements are available as powders prepared by mixing with water, or as chewable tablets that are swallowed or Caplet with a glass of water.
The dosage for IBS, by both doctors and soluble fiber supplement manufacturers, and works best for preventing IBS symptoms, as follows:
- According to the USDA, the minimum recommended dose for adults, except for soluble fiber is 25 to 35 grams per day, and soluble fiber should account for one third to half of that total. Some scientists actually recommend up to 60 grams of fiber per day, so the USDA recommendations are not maximum dose limits. The typical American eats only a meager 10-15 grams of fiber per day. For comparison, the average intake of fiber in China is 33 grams of fiber per day, and reaching as high as 77 grams per day in some regions.
- USDA recommended minimum fiber intake for adults is 25 to 35 grams per day, and soluble fiber should account for one third to half of that total. Some scientists actually recommend up to 60 grams of fiber per day, so the USDA recommendations are not maximum dose limits. The typical American eats only a meager 10-15 grams of fiber per day. For comparison, the average intake of fiber in China is 33 grams of fiber per day, and reaching as high as 77 grams per day in some regions.
- for powdered soluble fiber, initial dose is half or one level teaspoon twice a day. Later during the next two, three or four weeks it could be increased to 2-4 tablespoons twice a day. This amount equals approximately 12-25 grams of soluble fiber supplement daily.
- Before supplementation, read minimum and maximum doses provided by the manufacturer on the label of the product.
- Also check the label for sorbitol. This is an artificial sweetener and can lead to cramps, bloating, diarrhea, and gas in people who do not even have IBS.
- As with the fiber powder, fiber pills with the goal is to just continue until you gradually increase your dose to stabilize, and then continue on the same dosage.
- Please note that different manufacturers may have different maximum dosages on the labels. Contact the individual product minimum and maximum dosage they recommend. The weight of soluble fiber per teaspoon / tablespoon / pill dose of the various supplements may vary.
- If you have a problem with a single dose, then divide your doses throughout the day according to your need and choice. It is always better to keep your bowels constantly filled with soluble fiber, making a number of smaller doses are often much more useful than a single large daily dose.
Dosages and fiber content for common soluble fiber supplements:
Heather's Tummy Fiber ™
- Acacia Senegal provides 6 grams of organic, prebiotic soluble fiber per tablespoon dose level.
- Bene Fiber powder contains 1.5 grams of soluble fiber per teaspoon (please note that Bene Fiber from July 2006 has changed.)
A tablespoon of Metamucil
- smooth texture orange and original texture orange (these are not the sugar-free varieties) contains 2 grams of soluble fiber and 1 gram of insoluble fiber.
One tablespoon of Citrucel
- provides 2 grams of soluble fiber. (Note: there is a recall of Citrucel for summer 2006).
Two
- Metamucil wafers provide 2 grams of soluble fiber and 1 gram of insoluble fiber.
- Fibercon Two tablets contain 1 gram soluble fiber.
- Equalactin Two tablets contain 1 gram soluble fiber.
Fiber Choice
- Two tablets contain 4 grams of soluble fiber
Two
- offer Citrucel Caplet 1 gram of soluble fiber.
Function of soluble fiber is to absorb fluids in the digestive tract mucous in them as a lubricant that helps relieve abdominal cramping and prevents both diarrhea and constipation. Soluble fiber supplements are found positive IBS patients during different clinical studies.
Usually, soluble fiber supplements are sometimes wrongly touted as laxatives (Stimulants for evacuation of faeces), although they prevent or relieve constipation by simply normalizing bowel functions.
Soluble fiber derived from two sources, food and supplements, are equally good.
Soluble fiber supplements, both obtained from food sources and supplements, have no harmful side effects if taken daily. Furthermore, as additional benefits, they: -
- Management Irritating Bowel Syndrome.
Illuminated - LDL, bad cholesterol levels in the blood, reducing the risk of heart disease
- Minimize cancer risk
- improve glycemic control by reducing the rate of absorption of fats and carbohydrates into the bloodstream and forest alls the development of free radicals.
- Lower insulin requirements.
These supplements are available as powders prepared by mixing with water, or as chewable tablets that are swallowed or Caplet with a glass of water.
The dosage for IBS, by both doctors and soluble fiber supplement manufacturers, and works best for preventing IBS symptoms, as follows:
- According to the USDA, the minimum recommended dose for adults, except for soluble fiber is 25 to 35 grams per day, and soluble fiber should account for one third to half of that total. Some scientists actually recommend up to 60 grams of fiber per day, so the USDA recommendations are not maximum dose limits. The typical American eats only a meager 10-15 grams of fiber per day. For comparison, the average intake of fiber in China is 33 grams of fiber per day, and reaching as high as 77 grams per day in some regions.
- USDA recommended minimum fiber intake for adults is 25 to 35 grams per day, and soluble fiber should account for one third to half of that total. Some scientists actually recommend up to 60 grams of fiber per day, so the USDA recommendations are not maximum dose limits. The typical American eats only a meager 10-15 grams of fiber per day. For comparison, the average intake of fiber in China is 33 grams of fiber per day, and reaching as high as 77 grams per day in some regions.
- for powdered soluble fiber, initial dose is half or one level teaspoon twice a day. Later during the next two, three or four weeks it could be increased to 2-4 tablespoons twice a day. This amount equals approximately 12-25 grams of soluble fiber supplement daily.
- Before supplementation, read minimum and maximum doses provided by the manufacturer on the label of the product.
- Also check the label for sorbitol. This is an artificial sweetener and can lead to cramps, bloating, diarrhea, and gas in people who do not even have IBS.
- As with the fiber powder, fiber pills with the goal is to just continue until you gradually increase your dose to stabilize, and then continue on the same dosage.
- Please note that different manufacturers may have different maximum dosages on the labels. Contact the individual product minimum and maximum dosage they recommend. The weight of soluble fiber per teaspoon / tablespoon / pill dose of the various supplements may vary.
- If you have a problem with a single dose, then divide your doses throughout the day according to your need and choice. It is always better to keep your bowels constantly filled with soluble fiber, making a number of smaller doses are often much more useful than a single large daily dose.
Dosages and fiber content for common soluble fiber supplements:
- Heather's Tummy Fiber ™
- Acacia Senegal provides 6 grams of organic, prebiotic soluble fiber per tablespoon dose level.
- Bene Fiber powder contains 1.5 grams of soluble fiber per teaspoon (please note that Bene Fiber from July 2006 has changed.)
A tablespoon of Metamucil - smooth texture orange and original texture orange (these are not the sugar-free varieties) contains 2 grams of soluble fiber and 1 gram of insoluble fiber.
One tablespoon of Citrucel - provides 2 grams of soluble fiber. (Note: there is a recall of Citrucel for summer 2006).
Two - Metamucil wafers provide 2 grams of soluble fiber and 1 gram of insoluble fiber.
- Fibercon Two tablets contain 1 gram soluble fiber.
- Equalactin Two tablets contain 1 gram soluble fiber.
Fiber Choice - Two tablets contain 4 grams of soluble fiber
Two - offer Citrucel Caplet 1 gram of soluble fiber.
- Acacia Senegal provides 6 grams of organic, prebiotic soluble fiber per tablespoon dose level.
- According to the USDA, the minimum recommended dose for adults, except for soluble fiber is 25 to 35 grams per day, and soluble fiber should account for one third to half of that total. Some scientists actually recommend up to 60 grams of fiber per day, so the USDA recommendations are not maximum dose limits. The typical American eats only a meager 10-15 grams of fiber per day. For comparison, the average intake of fiber in China is 33 grams of fiber per day, and reaching as high as 77 grams per day in some regions.
