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#367558 - 06/04/12 08:50 PM

avalon

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I tried a soluble fibre supplement but found it gave me gas. I was about to order Heather's Tummy Fibre in the hopes that it would be different but read a post that said it also caused gas and flatulence. Has anyone else found it exacerbates flatulence?

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#367981 - 08/02/12 06:32 AM

tfree

Reged: 07/26/12
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I found that Heather fiber didn't create more gas. I'm wondering if anyone has found a probiotic formula that doesnt cause gss. I would really like to add one, but don't want to make gas worst? I would love any suggestions.

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#367992 - 08/03/12 06:45 AM

Syl

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Welcome to the board,

Some soluble fibers are fermented by bacteria in the colon faster than other soluble fibers producing lots of gas and other by-products. The gas increases the flatulence. For examples a commonly sold soluble fiber is inulin. It ferments very rapidly and it can exacerbate IBS symptoms. On the other hand soluble fibers like Heather's tummy fiber ferment slowly and synthetic soluble fibers that contain calcium polycarbophil such as FiberCon don't ferment at all.

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