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Hi there - Benefiber is guar gum, FiberChoice is inulin. Different soluble fiber supplements work better for different people. I know this is helpful.

What matters is that you try to get 5-10 grams throughout the day of a soluble fiber supplement. If you can get that more reliably by chewing tablets, then by all means go that route. If you want to combine the tablets with a powder, that's fine too. Whether one will work better for you than another is something you'll have to find out on a trial basis. I really wish there was a clear cut answer here, but people really vary wildly in their supplement preferences.

If you find the pills work well for you, then by all means stick with them. It's not inherently better to use a powder, just a matter of preference.

Best,
Heather

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