Dietary Fiber |
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Basic Information
Cell walls of plants are made of fiber that give a plant
structure and stability. Fiber cannot be broken down by enzymes
in the digestive tract, so fiber passes through without being
absorbed.
Chemicals this supplement contains: Structured and non-
structured substances in plant carbohydrate (starches)
KNOWN EFFECTS
Absorbs many times its weight in water, causing bulkier stools
and lessening chance of constipation.
Helps control blood-sugar level in people with diabetes.
Helps reduce cholesterol and triglycerides in blood.
Miscellaneous information:
Best sources of dietary fiber include fresh fruits,
vegetables, nuts, seeds, whole-grain products, potatoes.
Available commercially in capsules, tablets, chewable tablets,
oral suspension and flakes or wafers.
UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS
Reduces risk of heart disease.
Reduces risk of cancer of colon and rectum.
Reduces risk of diverticulitis.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if you:
Have Crohn's disease.
Consult your doctor if you:
Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan pregnancy in
the near future.
Pregnancy:
Problems in pregnant women taking small or usual amounts have
not been proved. But the chance of problems does exist. Don't
use unless prescribed by your doctor.
Breast-feeding:
Problems in breast-fed infants of lactating mothers taking
small or usual amounts have not been proved. But the chance of
problems does exist. Don't use unless prescribed by your doctor.
Infants and children:
Treating infants and children under 2 with any supplement is
hazardous.
Others:
Intake of excessive amounts of fiber may decrease absorption
of minerals, especially calcium, iron, zinc.
Storage:
Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from
children.
Safe dosage:
At present no "safe" dosage has been established. Most experts
feel that increasing fiber is healthful, but no one knows for
sure the optimal amount.
TOXICITY
Comparative-toxicity rating not available from standard
references.
For symptoms of toxicity: See Adverse Reactions, Side
Effects or Overdose Symptoms section below.
ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS
| Signs and symptoms : |
What to do: |
| Bloating of abdomen |
Discontinue. Call doctor |
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when convenient. |
| Excess flatulence |
Discontinue. Call doctor |
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when convenient. |
| Obstruction of large intestine. |
Discontinue. Call doctor |
| Rare, but more likely if there |
immediately. |
| is pre-existing inflammatory |
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| disease. Symptoms of obstruction |
| are tender, distended abdomen, |
| abdominal pain, fever, no bowel |
| movements. |
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