Optifibre Powder, Neutral Flavour, 2 x 250g Tin - Soluble Dietary Fibre Powder (Gluten Free Fibre Supplement, Effective and Natural Solution to Help Support Gut Transit)

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Pituch-Zdanowska A, Banaszkiewicz A, Albrecht P. The role of dietary fibre in inflammatory bowel disease. Gastroenterology Review. 2015;3(3):135-141. doi:10.5114/pg.2015.52753 What to do in the event of chronic constipation?
If there is no underlying illness or physical problem, chronic constipation can usually be attributed to a functional cause, which means that intestinal transit is slow. In most cases, lifestyle and above all eating habits are to blame. Changing your lifestyle and eating habits to focus on a high-fibre diet and regular physical activity helps restore a more balanced gut flora and ensure more effective peristaltic movements.

We all know that drinking plenty of water is good for our bodies, but many of us fall short of the recommended daily fluid intake. Do you drink 1.5 litres of water every day? If so, the good news is that drinking 2 or even 3 litres is even better for you! When combined with an adequate level of dietary fibre, good hydration can help to prevent constipation.Yet dark chocolate is not necessarily as bitter as you might think. Indulge in it gradually, first trying chocolate with 50% cocoa, followed by 60%. Our team works hard to be transparent about why we recommend certain supplements; you can read more about our dietary supplement methodology here.

Do you regularly suffer from constipation? Does your digestive system show recurring signs of intestinal laziness? In most cases, adopting a diet high in soluble and insoluble fibre helps regulate bowel movements. For those seeking solutions, here are a few natural recipe ideas for your menus to help overcome constipation! White chocolate: does not contain cocoa, but contains at least 20% of cocoa butter and 14% of milk (dry matter)If constipation is a relatively serious problem for you, the answer does not lie in a square of chocolate; you need to review your weekly dietary intake. El-Salhy M, Ystad SO, Mazzawi T, Gundersen D. Dietary fiber in irritable bowel syndrome (Review). International Journal of Molecular Medicine. 2017;40(3):607-613.

Mäkinen KK. Gastrointestinal Disturbances Associated with the Consumption of Sugar Alcohols with Special Consideration of Xylitol: Scientific Review and Instructions for Dentists and Other Health-Care Professionals. International Journal of Dentistry. 2016;2016:1-16. doi:10.1155/2016/5967907 If you take digoxin or lithium, you should avoid fiber supplements. Fiber can impact blood sugar levels, so you should monitor your glycemic response if you have diabetes. Gastroenterologist Felice H. Schnoll-Sussman recommends hot beverages as heat improves bowel movements by causing the blood vessels in the digestive system to dilate. As such, don’t shy away from hot tea and herbal tea if you’re trying to overcome constipation. That said, cold drinks also help relieve constipation by increasing fluid intake (as a reminder, you should try to drink at least 1.5 litres of water per day) and thanks to their nutrients, such as Hepar® mineral water, which is rich in magnesium. Children: start with half a scoop per day and, if necessary, increase it to 1 scoop per day. Do not exceed 1 scoop (5g) per day. The daily dose should be spread out throughout the day. Do not exceed this dose unless told to by a doctor. Do you drink enough water? Do you eat enough whole grains, fruit and vegetables, all of which are rich in fibre?NB: If on a fluid restriction, it is possible to add 1 scoop or 1 sachet of OptiFibre ® to less liquid. The minimum amount of liquid is 100ml. Soltanian N, Janghorbani M. Effect of flaxseed or psyllium vs. placebo on management of constipation, weight, glycemia, and lipids: A randomized trial in constipated patients with type 2 diabetes. Clinical Nutrition ESPEN. 2019;29:41-48. doi:10.1016/j.clnesp.2018.11.002 Toskes PP, Connery KL, Ritchey TW. Calcium polycarbophil compared with placebo in irritable bowel syndrome. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 1993;7(1):87-92. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2036.1993.tb00074.x Do you know that physical activity facilitates bowel movements? Even thirty minutes of exercise per day is enough to make a difference – not just to your digestion but to every aspect of your health. Plus, it keeps you fit! Dark chocolate contains iron, copper, potassium, magnesium and calcium. What’s more, the darker the chocolate (nowadays, you can find dark chocolate containing up to 99% of cocoa solids), the less sugar it contains.

Interaction with medications: Fiber supplements may interfere with the body’s absorption of certain medications. It’s recommended that you take fiber two to four hours apart from medication, though always consult a healthcare provider about preexisting conditions and prescription regimens. Fiber supplements may interfere with:Drinking green tea to relieve constipation? Great idea! This draining drink helps eliminate toxins and waste from your body all the while improving your bowel movements. McRorie JW, Chey WD. Fermented fiber supplements are no better than placebo for a laxative effect. Digestive Diseases and Sciences. 2016;61(11):3140-3146. doi:10.1007/s10620-016-4304-1 We recommend FiberCon for how effective it is regardless of which stool difficulties you experience. Although this unique synthetic fiber is 100% insoluble, it acts a lot like soluble fiber as it takes on a significant amount of water in your colon (FiberCon claims to swell to 60 times its weight in water). This is very desirable for people with diarrhea since it can firm up and slow down the stool, but it can also add soft bulky mass to dry/hard-to-pass poop. This product contains both soluble and insoluble fiber from a blend of 15 different sprouted seeds, legumes and grains, including flaxseed, amaranth, quinoa, chia seed and more. A one scoop serving contains 9 grams of fiber, including 4 grams of soluble fiber and 5 grams of insoluble fiber. It also contains a probiotic strain called Bacillus coagulans, which some studies show may relieve constipation, however, more research is needed. Natural versus synthetic: Fiber sources can also be natural or synthetic. Both synthetic and natural fibers have proven results for stool-normalizing benefits.