fiber

[Lizand3Bs]

Hi Ladies can I use any type of fiber? I bought metamusil with real sugar orange flavor.

[HealthyGirl]

I believe Metamucil is good.
I bought the same ones ( individual packet orange) but sugar free since it has aspartame.


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[atomic sagebrush]

yep as long as it doesn't have added herbs or vitamins

[fefecooks]

How much should we be taking? Metamucil says to take 5 capsules, 4 times a day. Seems like overkill at 20 capsules/day. Do I need to add the calories and potassium counts to my daily totals?

[maidentomother]

fefecooks, I would start with ONE capsule with each meal (so 2-3 x a day) and increase by one capsule per meal every few days. If you don't increase your fiber dosage gradually you can get bad gas/diarrhea. Also, always drink a glass of water with the fiber every time.

You don't need to worry about the potassium and only count the cals if your fiber has added sugar.

[fefecooks]

Is it ok to take it at the same time as folic? Or should I take it separately?

[atomic sagebrush]

How much should we be taking? Metamucil says to take 5 capsules, 4 times a day. Seems like overkill at 20 capsules/day. Do I need to add the calories and potassium counts to my daily totals?

Those directions are for people who need that high level for chronic constipation. Start off with a couple capsules only before any meal containing fat.

HOw many calories are we talking here?

RE potassium - you are only tracking to see if you get enough, right?? Yes, the potassium can help you get adequate potassium for the day. Don't count it against yourself though.

[fefecooks]

20 capsules would be 40 calories and 100 mg of potassium per day.

[atomic sagebrush]

I wouldn't worry about that at all! :) Plus a little free potassium is always good.

[XXforhubby]

Is it ok to take it at the same time as folic? Or should I take it separately?

I drink the fiber before meals and take the folic acid after eating the meal. HTH!


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[maidentomother]

I do the same as XX or take my folate in between meals but at least an hour or 2 before. You don't want to combine fiber + FA as you WANT to absorb all the FA. The fiber is to reduce fat/nutrients you DONT want to absorb.