New Fibre Supplement (To me)
#49812 - 03/11/04 05:40 PM
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ArtKen
Reged: 07/12/03
Posts: 301
Loc: Brantford, Ontario, Canada
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I picked up a new fibre supplement today as I feel that Metamucil is not doing it's stuff. It is called Ultimate Fibre Plus. Has anyone in Canada tried it. It is also available in the States.
It consists of Psyllium Seed and Husk
Flax Seed
Glucomman
Apple Pectin
Citris Pectin
Guar Gum
Slippery Elm
Marshallow root
Citrus Bioflavanoids
FOS (Fructo-oligosaccharides)
Lactobacillus
Supplier Alpha Science Laboratories,
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I hate to tell you, Ken, but Psyllium is the same ingredient that's in Metamucil! 
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I agree and was aware but Metamucil or equivalent only contains psyllium. This new one does contain a number of other ingredients, particularly flax seed as well as priobitics. It is supposed to be more designed for diverticulus.
All I can do is try it. If it doesn't work then I will order from Heather.
You can see their web site at;
http://www.intergranutrition.com
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hI ARTKENa; HEATHER says that phsylum isn't good as it causes bloating and gas.
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Hi Louise,
Well all I can do is try it. But I will see how this new one works. As it does have other ingredients that are also for IBS.
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You're right, it certainly can't hurt to try. Let us know how it goes!
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Wel I went off the Metamucil and switched to the new one. I note that it stated to take only a teaspoon where I was taking a tablespoon with Metamucil. It does state that you have to follow up with a glass of water. I believe Metamucil only advises to do so. It seemed to work as I did have some movement so time will tell.
One interesting fact that both my regular physician and naturopath doctor are advising not to suddenly start increasing fibre. It may backfire. Just to be patient and not to get stressed out as they both feel that this may be an underlying cause.
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