Question 1

which is better benefiber or metimucil?

Accepted Answer

Personal Preference: Both are fiber. One is not better than the other. It is personal preference which one you take.

Question 2

is benefiber safe to give to a him? (11 y.o)

Accepted Answer

Probably: There is a Benefiber product especially designed for children which simply has the wheat dextrin in it (still considered gluten free) without additional ingredients or supplements. It could be added to a child's food/beverage safely, I believe. However, I suggest increasing fiber in the child's diet would be a better initial approach. Good luck!

Question 3

is benefiber safe for daily, long term (i.e. lifetime) use?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Safe and doesn't taste bad!

Question 4

is it okay to take benefiber at least 2 days or more a week?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But why do you need it?  Any idea?  You should talk to your dr. To make sure that there is not a reason that should be treated differently.

Question 5

i was recommended to take benefiber. but i'm not sure as to how to include it in my daily diet. any tips would be appreciated, thank you!

Accepted Answer

With meals: Take the recommended dose with meals and with plenty of liquids. In order for fiber to work, you need to have adequate liquid. That would be at least 20 ounces of fluids- at least three times a day.

Question 6

benefiber - is it good for diarrehea?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Increasing the fiber in one's diet can help with diarrhea. It absorbs excess fluid in the bowel and can help to form the stool making diarrhea less.

Question 7

what is the difference between citracel & benefiber?

Accepted Answer

Fiber: The difference is what u pay for each product.

Question 8

is it recommended to take benefiber with water? if not, with what?

Accepted Answer

Any liquid: Water's fine. But other liquids are okay too (most any liquid you drink will be &gt;90% water anyway).

Question 9

is it ok to take benefiber every day or a couple times a week for the rest of your life?

Accepted Answer

Yes: we recommend 20-30 grams of dietary fiber per day for a better colon health. benefiber can be a great supplimental fiber that you can take daily as needed.

Question 10

is there a difference between metamucil and benefiber? is one better than the other? are they safe to use every day?

Accepted Answer

Not much: they are both fiber supplement some people preferred one over the other base mostly on taste and flavors some claimed that they might be different in the amount of fibers 
choose the one that will make you more regular and that you like the taste

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I was recommended to take benefiber. but i'm not sure as to how to include it in my daily diet. any tips would be appreciated, thank you!

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