I have been sprinkling my fiber on my oatmeal or whatever I have at lunch. Is this ok or should I be drinking it with water? I guess I should have also stated that I originally was drinking, but after seeing the recipes using the fiber, I figured it could be used that way. I have been doing this for a month now and last week I noticed that the fiber is not helping at all. So I'm wondering if anyone else has tried it that way or is it best to take the fiber with a little water.
Hi - you're fine adding it to moist foods like oatmeal.
What is your current dose? You need to start at a low dose of 1/2 tsp. twice a day, and gradually increase. Every 4-5 days or so add an extra 1/2 tsp to one of your doses. Just keep going up steadily and slowly like that.
Diarrhea tends to resolve at the lower end of the dose range. Average dose is about 2- tablespoons per day (this is an average, not a goal). Constipation can take the upper end of the dose range, anywhere from 4-5 tablespoons per day.
FYI, there are three teaspoons in one tablespoon.
Best, Heather
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I guess I should have also stated that I originally was drinking, but after seeing the recipes using the fiber, I figured it could be used that way. I have been doing this for a month now and last week I noticed that the fiber is not helping at all. So I'm wondering if anyone else has tried it that way or is it best to take the fiber with a little water.
