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  1. January 28th, 2015, 12:41 PM #1
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    fiber

    Hi Ladies can I use any type of fiber? I bought metamusil with real sugar orange flavor.
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  2. January 28th, 2015, 01:24 PM #2
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    I believe Metamucil is good.
    I bought the same ones ( individual packet orange) but sugar free since it has aspartame.


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  3. January 28th, 2015, 01:34 PM #3
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    yep as long as it doesn't have added herbs or vitamins
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  4. January 28th, 2015, 01:45 PM #4
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    How much should we be taking? Metamucil says to take 5 capsules, 4 times a day. Seems like overkill at 20 capsules/day. Do I need to add the calories and potassium counts to my daily totals?
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    fefecooks, I would start with ONE capsule with each meal (so 2-3 x a day) and increase by one capsule per meal every few days. If you don't increase your fiber dosage gradually you can get bad gas/diarrhea. Also, always drink a glass of water with the fiber every time.

    You don't need to worry about the potassium and only count the cals if your fiber has added sugar.
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  6. January 28th, 2015, 02:10 PM #6
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    Is it ok to take it at the same time as folic? Or should I take it separately?
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  7. January 28th, 2015, 02:11 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by fefecooks View Post
    How much should we be taking? Metamucil says to take 5 capsules, 4 times a day. Seems like overkill at 20 capsules/day. Do I need to add the calories and potassium counts to my daily totals?
    Those directions are for people who need that high level for chronic constipation. Start off with a couple capsules only before any meal containing fat.

    HOw many calories are we talking here?

    RE potassium - you are only tracking to see if you get enough, right?? Yes, the potassium can help you get adequate potassium for the day. Don't count it against yourself though.
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  8. January 28th, 2015, 02:22 PM #8
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    20 capsules would be 40 calories and 100 mg of potassium per day.
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  9. January 28th, 2015, 02:23 PM #9
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    I wouldn't worry about that at all! Plus a little free potassium is always good.
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    Quote Originally Posted by fefecooks View Post
    Is it ok to take it at the same time as folic? Or should I take it separately?
    I drink the fiber before meals and take the folic acid after eating the meal. HTH!


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