Re: re: Equalactin
01/27/04 11:14 AM
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Heather
Reged: 12/09/02
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Loc: Seattle, WA
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Hi - the 500 mg. of calcium polycarbophil is the fiber. It's a synthetic fiber that acts like a soluble fiber. So, 500 mg. is 1/2 gram - like you said, not much at all.
In fact, it's such a small amount, that I really wouldn't even factor it into your daily fiber calculations. Whatever you're taking for the Acacia, just add the Equalactin on top of it as you like. You'd have to start eating whole boxes of it to really increase your fiber significantly.
Remember too, there is a ton of flexibility in how much fiber you eat. The 35 grams a day minimum is just that. Entire countries eat an average of 70 grams a day, so if you're up to 35 grams a day that doesn't mean you have to suddenly watch your fiber intake. In general (and without going to extremes), the more the better. 
- Heather
- Heather
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