Whats the best way to supplement fiber?
Try to take it as a bulk supplement. Capsules and tablets are an extremely expensive way to supplement, because so many are required to make a dent in your daily requirement. Most contain approximately 500 mg — in other words, just half a gram — because most people have difficulty swallowing larger doses. In addition, since few people enjoy swallowing a lot of capsules and tablets, most end up getting only a small fraction of the recommended amount. One alternative is that there are now a number of manufacturers, Expert Foods included, who make foods containing fiber. You can supplement your fiber while enjoying special snacks and desserts. This is as expensive as taking capsule or tablet supplements, but the benefits of the foods, and the ease of getting useful amounts of fiber, may make this approach worthwhile. Also, don’t fall for advertising hype about individual types of fiber. It’s not so much that the information is wrong but that the benefits claimed are not unique to any si
