Digestive discomfort affects us all from time to time, but it’s something few people like to talk about. On one end of the spectrum, feeling backed up can leave you bloated, sluggish, gassy and ...

Adding wheat dextrin or psyllium to your daily regimen can provide benefits.

Psyllium husk, also known as ispaghula, is a fiber commonly used to promote digestion. Evidence shows that psyllium can relieve constipation and diarrhea, and may lower glycemic response. Psyllium has ...

The benefits of fiber supplements include better digestive health, lower cholesterol and blood sugar management. Experts ...

The diabetes medicine Ozempic — used by many without diabetes to lose weight — is becoming incredibly popular. It’s also pricey (Ozempic typically costs upwards of $900 per month before insurance and ...

She says it can help with constipation, acid reflux, and other ailments. The only drawback is its unappealing, goopy texture. When Dr. Wendi LeBrett became constipated in 2020 after trying the keto ...

There’s a serious health epidemic affecting over 95 percent of Americans, but it doesn’t require the pharmaceutical industry or a trillion-dollar government stimulus to solve it. We just need to eat ...

From oats to beans to chicory root, each type of fiber acts differently inside the body. New research is revealing how fiber ...

As January winds down, many people are checking in on their New Year's health and wellness goals while keeping up with a busy start to the year. Celebrity chef and Metamucil brand partner Jamika ...

Taking it shortly after waking up promotes satiety and digestive regularity. Morning use may also improve compliance and stabilize blood sugar for steady energy. Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that ...

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