Prebiotic fiber doesn't just support a healthy digestive system, it nourishes the growth of good bacteria. Additionally, Benefiber Advanced Digestive Health can help relieve occasional constipation and abdominal discomfort* which is good news for the estimated 19% of North Americans who experience constipation.

A good example is Benefiber, a clear, taste-free prebiotic fiber that nourishes the good bacteria that exist naturally in your gut.

Ingredients: Wheat dextrin, sorbitol, corn starch, microcrystalline cellulose, dextrates, citric acid, natural and artificial flavor (soy), magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, sucralose, aspartame, acesulfame potassium, red 40 lake, yellow 6 lake, blue 1 lake. Gluten-free (less than 20 ppm gluten)

Bacillus coagulans MTCC Benefiber Advanced Digestive Health Prebiotic Fiber + Probiotics

You can take Benefiber or Metamucil up to three times per day, but you should increase how often you take it slowly. Start by taking it once each day. You can work up to taking the supplement three times per day over the course of one to two weeks.

In general, it's okay to take prebiotics when you wake up or before you go to bed. Or really, any time of day that works for you. The most important thing is to take them daily.

You can take Benefiber or Metamucil up to three times per day, but you should increase how often you take it slowly. Start by taking it once each day. You can work up to taking the supplement three times per day over the course of one to two weeks.

Common side effects Side effects of Benefiber may occur when too much is taken and include diarrhoea. Other symptoms such as bloating and cramping may occur. In this case, reduce or cease usage of Benefiber and consult a doctor about the appropriate dose. For further information talk to your doctor.

Benefiber Chewables are great-tasting, easy-to-take chewable tablets that help support digestive health. * Benefiber Chewables contain wheat dextrin, the same plant-based prebiotic fiber as Benefiber Original, and provide the same digestive benefits in an easy-to-take tablet form.

But to clear things up, here's a handy guide for each term: Probiotics: Living strains of bacteria that add to the population of good bacteria in your digestive system. Prebiotics: Specialized plant fiber that acts as food for the good bacteria. This stimulates growth among the preexisting good bacteria.

The Best Time to Take Fiber It is often recommended to take a fiber supplement up to twice per day, before a meal, and with a glass of water. This would ensure you're keeping your digestive system balanced throughout the day.

Ques: Can Benefiber Powder be taken on an empty stomach or with or without food ? Ans: Benefiber Powder should be taken with food and not on an empty stomach, as directed by the doctor.