Fiber supplements: Safe to take every day? - Mayo Clinic Taking fiber supplements every day seems to be safe Popular fiber supplements include inulin, psyllium (Metamucil, Konsyl, others) and methylcellulose (Citrucel) Fiber is good for the body It helps the bowel work well and prevents constipation Fiber can help lower cholesterol and help you feel full, which might help control overeating
Dietary fiber: Essential for a healthy diet - Mayo Clinic Fiber supplements don't provide the variety of fiber, vitamins, minerals and other healthful nutrients that whole foods do Your healthcare professional may recommend a fiber supplement if diet changes don't add enough fiber to your diet or if you have certain health conditions
Probiotics and prebiotics: What you should know - Mayo Clinic Probiotics and prebiotics are two parts of food that may support gut health Probiotics are specific living microorganisms, most often bacteria or yeast that help the body digest food or help with symptoms of certain illnesses Probiotics are naturally found in fermented foods such as yogurt and sauerkraut
High-fiber foods - Mayo Clinic The suggested amount of daily fiber depends on your age and how many calories you take in each day Current dietary guidelines for Americans suggests that people age 2 and older get 14 grams of fiber for every 1,000 calories in the daily diet For children ages 12 months through 23 months, the guidelines suggest getting 19 grams of fiber a day In the charts below you'll find common foods and
Pregnancy constipation: Are stool softeners safe? - Mayo Clinic Being active can help prevent pregnancy constipation Include more fiber in your diet Choose high-fiber foods, such as fruits, vegetables, beans and whole grains With your healthcare professional's OK, consider a fiber supplement, such as Metamucil or Citrucel If you take iron supplements, mention the constipation to your healthcare team
Constipation in children - Diagnosis treatment - Mayo Clinic Over-the-counter fiber supplements or stool softeners If your child doesn't get a lot of fiber in his or her diet, adding an over-the-counter fiber supplement, such as Metamucil or Citrucel, might help However, your child needs to drink at least 32 ounces (about 1 liter) of water daily for these products to work well
Flaxseed: Is ground better than whole? - Mayo Clinic Flaxseed is commonly used to improve digestive health or relieve constipation Flaxseed may also help lower total blood cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or "bad") cholesterol levels, which may help reduce the risk of heart disease You can buy flaxseed in bulk — whole or ground — at many grocery stores and health food stores Whole seeds can be ground at home using a coffee
Diverticulitis diet - Mayo Clinic Over time, keep adding fiber to your diet by including high-fiber foods such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains High-fiber foods may lower your chances of getting diverticulitis again
Cholesterol: Top foods to improve your numbers - Mayo Clinic Soluble fiber can reduce the absorption of cholesterol into your bloodstream Five to 10 grams or more of soluble fiber a day decreases your LDL cholesterol One serving of a breakfast cereal with oatmeal or oat bran provides 3 to 4 grams of fiber If you add fruit, such as a banana or berries, you'll get even more fiber