Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Fiber and Fiber Supplements

Hi Bev - You normally want to aim for 12-15 grams of a soluble fiber supplement per day. This will be on top of the soluble and insoluble fiber from foods (broccoli is insoluble - eat it, but be very careful). The info about the differences between soluble and insoluble fiber foods is here Fiber

There's a good page all about soluble fiber supplements here Fiber Supplements

Right now, you're only getting 1 grams of soluble fiber from the Citrucel per day. That's almost nothing. The caps tend to be much lower in fiber than the powders. I would double your dose, and I'd also take more than one dose per day. See if you can gradually work your way up to a higher level - you can also add in a soluble fiber supplement powder with the pills. That will make it a lot easier to get the total dose you need.

And take things gradually - it's not a requirement that you work up to the max dose, just a goal to keep in mind. You may find that you can keep your gut stable on a lower dose of the supplements, which is just fine.

Best,
Heather

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