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A 60-year-old male asked:

good morning doctors! among konsyl, benefiber, metamucil, which do recommend as best (for fiber and occasional constipation)?

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Dr. Steven Simon answered

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 38 years experience

Citrucel: Citrucel is a non absorbable fiber and will not cause gas like bran. I recommend this first, and incorporate laxative foods like senna fruits (peaches, plums, nectarines, apricots, cherries into your diet. Consider baking oat/wheat bran muffins as alternative to buying bran products. Much tastier!

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