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Dietary Fiber

Basic Information

Cell walls of plants are made of fiber that give a plant
structure and stability. Fiber cannot be broken down by enzymes
in the digestive tract, so fiber passes through without being
absorbed.
Chemicals this supplement contains: Structured and non-
structured substances in plant carbohydrate (starches)

KNOWN EFFECTS

  • Absorbs many times its weight in water, causing bulkier stools and lessening chance of constipation.
  • Helps control blood-sugar level in people with diabetes.
  • Helps reduce cholesterol and triglycerides in blood.

    Miscellaneous information:

  • Best sources of dietary fiber include fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, whole-grain products, potatoes.
  • Available commercially in capsules, tablets, chewable tablets, oral suspension and flakes or wafers.

    UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS

  • Reduces risk of heart disease.
  • Reduces risk of cancer of colon and rectum.
  • Reduces risk of diverticulitis.

    WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

    Don't take if you:

  • Have Crohn's disease.

    Consult your doctor if you:

  • Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan pregnancy in the near future.

    Pregnancy:

  • Problems in pregnant women taking small or usual amounts have not been proved. But the chance of problems does exist. Don't use unless prescribed by your doctor.

    Breast-feeding:

  • Problems in breast-fed infants of lactating mothers taking small or usual amounts have not been proved. But the chance of problems does exist. Don't use unless prescribed by your doctor.

    Infants and children:

  • Treating infants and children under 2 with any supplement is hazardous.

    Others:

  • Intake of excessive amounts of fiber may decrease absorption of minerals, especially calcium, iron, zinc.

    Storage:

  • Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from children.

    Safe dosage:

  • At present no "safe" dosage has been established. Most experts feel that increasing fiber is healthful, but no one knows for sure the optimal amount.

    TOXICITY

    Comparative-toxicity rating not available from standard
    references.

  • For symptoms of toxicity: See Adverse Reactions, Side Effects or Overdose Symptoms section below.

    ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS

    Signs and symptoms : What to do:
    Bloating of abdomen Discontinue. Call doctor
    when convenient.
    Excess flatulence Discontinue. Call doctor
    when convenient.
    Obstruction of large intestine. Discontinue. Call doctor
    Rare, but more likely if there immediately.
    is pre-existing inflammatory
    disease. Symptoms of obstruction
    are tender, distended abdomen,
    abdominal pain, fever, no bowel
    movements.

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