There's a sticky post at the top of the board about Acacia dosages, switching, etc.
08/04/04 01:20 PM
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Heather
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It's very concentrated, and too many folks start out with a high dose without realizing it, and that can cause bloating and gas. One tablespoon of Acacia has more than twice the amount of fiber in a tablespoon of Citrucel, for example. So watch your measurement of the dosage very closely - and start at low dose, increasing gradually. This is true for all soluble fiber supplements - you never want to jump right in at the max dose.
For constipation, it can take a few weeks to gradually build up to a high enough dose to see really good results. And make sure you're safely eating enough insoluble fiber foods - that's key. There's details in the diet section of the website.
Best,
Heather
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