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 ...

What to know: It contains a form of fiber (inulin and Fibersol) that isn't associated with as wide a range of health benefits as psyllium. If you can't get behind the idea of drinking a fiber-filled ...

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 ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’ve been having constipation issues and allergic reactions to some food for so long. When I do research on these issues, I look for natural ways to heal my body. But one of the most ...

Should people seek to fill that gap with fiber supplements? Here’s what experts say you should know about supplementing this essential nutrient. What is fiber, anyway? Fiber is ...

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 ...

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 ...

I consider myself generally healthy, but I’ve started to wonder if it’s something I need to add into my morning routine. Plus there’s an influx of new, fancy fiber supplements. They’re showing up in ...

There are two different types—and they serve completely separate purposes.