I've had IBS for about 8 years, and was using Metamucil, but still experienced problems with excessive gas and bloating. My system was extremely sensitive, going from one extreme to the other for weeks at a time. Finally, I started using the Acacia fiber, one tablespoon morning and one evening, plus I restricted my diet to only the most allowable foods for about four weeks. I also drink about a quart of peppermint tea (Heather's is the best) each morning, then sip on some other hot beverage (usually non-caffeine) throughout the day. I also took probiotic enzymes and acidophilos two to three times a day for the four weeks I was on the restricted diet. My IBS is now completely under control, I can even occasionally eat forbidden foods. I'm down to one tablespoon of Acacia in my tea in the morning (I add some Silk Soy French Vanilla Creamer to it too) and the probiotics once a day and I'm almost symptom free. If thing get out of line, as they sometimes do when I travel, I go back on my diet, up the Acacia dosage and within a few days I'm back to normal. The Acacia seems to have made the biggest difference in my diet. I recommend it 100%.
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