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Pages: 1 Generic Methycellulose       #358445 - 05/06/10 06:34 AM Edit Reply Quote capricorn1942 Reged: 10/06/03 Posts: 248 This product is advertised for cooking/baking. Can it be used as SF? http://www.amazon.com/WillPowder-Methylcellulose-F50-16-Ounce-Bags/dp/B00250UAYE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=grocery&qid=1273152734&sr=8-2 Cheers. -------------------- ibs-d (pseudo)with pain and bloating Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Generic Methycellulose       #358447 - 05/06/10 07:12 AM Edit Reply Quote Syl Reged: 03/13/05 Posts: 5499 Loc: SK, CANADA Methylcellulose is the active ingredient in Citrucel SFS. It is a poorly fermented soluble fiber that is suppose to produce relatively little gas. You will find it is added to many baked, processed foods and supplements. -------------------- STABLE: ♂, IBS-D 50+ years - Science of IBS The FODMAP Approach to Managing IBS Symptoms Evidence-based Dietary Management of Functional GI Symptoms: The FODMAP Approach FODMAP Chart & Cheatsheet The Role of Food & Dietary Intervention in IBS Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Generic Methycellulose       #358451 - 05/06/10 07:55 AM Edit Reply Quote capricorn1942 Reged: 10/06/03 Posts: 248 I may try a new SF. This product appears to be pure with no flavoring or additives which is what i prefer but i cannot find any reference to it for use as a fiber "laxative". Syl, is there anything i should be careful of? Cheers. -------------------- ibs-d (pseudo)with pain and bloating Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Generic Methycellulose       #358454 - 05/06/10 08:27 AM Edit Reply Quote Syl Reged: 03/13/05 Posts: 5499 Loc: SK, CANADA Check out the information on SmartFiber in Citrucel. They call methylcellulose SmartFiber for marketing reasons. The FAQ has some interesting information. As with all SFS start slowly and build up the dosage. Here is a description of methylcellulose as a bulk-forming laxatives, also called fiber laxatives. -------------------- STABLE: ♂, IBS-D 50+ years - Science of IBS The FODMAP Approach to Managing IBS Symptoms Evidence-based Dietary Management of Functional GI Symptoms: The FODMAP Approach FODMAP Chart & Cheatsheet The Role of Food & Dietary Intervention in IBS Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Pages: 1

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