Hi Joyce - Glad you found some info with the search button. Many folks don't take enough of the soluble fiber supplement - that should make a big difference in stopping those painful spasms you're having.
Interestingly, 20-25 grams of fiber per day is really the bare minimum - and most Western people don't even eat nearly that. There are countries that eat up to 40-60 grams of fiber a day - so you really don't have to worry about going too high.
If you're working up to 2T twice daily (or 8 tablets) of a soluble fiber supplement, and basing all your snacks and meals on soluble fiber, and then carefully incorporating as much insoluble fiber as possible, you will easily be eating 20-25 grams per day - probably more.
Best, Heather
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