Fiber..money..effectiveness? - Diet & Nutrition Message Board

qwerty3 · 01-28-2007, 09:37 PM

Hi, I've been taking metamucils caplets for awhile and they have been working real good. I have a couple of questions: First, since they are quite a bit of money (and run out fast) are the generic fiber capsules the same or are they not as effective? --the ones that are not metamucil but a store brand..

Second, are there any other fiber choices that last longer or you dont have to take so many of them to get the amount of fiber i want? I think I saw a commercial for Fiber Choice..two pink tablets that = 4 or 5 metamucil capsules.

Any information would be great!! Thanks all!

Lenin · 01-29-2007, 06:17 AM

Generic are perfectly fine and far cheaper.

qwerty3 · 01-29-2007, 11:16 AM

So I bought Fiber Choice this time..they are chewable tablets. They were around the same as metamucil but the tablets contain more fiber than compared to the capsules.

They say take 2 tablets daily (4g). Is it safe to take more than this? I was getting more fiber with the capsules I was taking.

Lenin · 01-29-2007, 11:27 AM

Yes it is perfectly safe.
Anything fiber supllements up to 20 grams spread throughout the day is perfectly fine...don't do it all at once lest it forms a choking mass.

Aboriginal peoples typically eat FAR more fiber than that.

Taken as supplements though, this can get expensive.

Try this:
Can of black beans (15.5 ounces)
1/2 can water.
Puree in Blenderr with tsp. ground cumin, some red pepper, and a Tbsp of lemon juice.
HEat to a boil.
Serves one (a full lunch or light dinner)...350 calories,
DELICIOUS SOUP and it contains 21 GRAMS of soluble fiber!

zevi8 · 01-29-2007, 02:12 PM

why not just incorporate more fiber in your diet from food sources?