fybogel??

dannie2483

Since starting lchf eating my fibre intake has been quite low now im trying to rectify this however at the moment i am taking fybogel my question is do i count the carbs in this becauae it works out to 7g a day which is quite a big chunk out of my 35g!!! Thanks guys xxx

KetoGirl_ZC

Why do you want to increase fiber? If it is plumbing problems, I'm sure there is a long thread with suggestions but I can't find it. Maybe someone will hunt it and share.

I do not know what fybogel is but if it is some kind of laxative and that high in carbs I wouldn't use it. Have you tried supplementing magnesium?

Fiber is not a case of the more the better and not all fiber is the same. Leafy greens with a generous drizzling of virgin olive oil will probably help you and are a much better use for those carbs.

::flowerforyou::

dannie2483

KetoGirl_ZC wrote: »

Why do you want to increase fiber? If it is plumbing problems, I'm sure there is a long thread with suggestions but I can't find it. Maybe someone will hunt it and share.

I do not know what fybogel is but if it is some kind of laxative and that high in carbs I wouldn't use it. Have you tried supplementing magnesium?

Fiber is not a case of the more the better and not all fiber is the same. Leafy greens with a generous drizzling of virgin olive oil will probably help you and are a much better use for those carbs.

::flowerforyou::

thanks for the reply, yeah its a plumbing problem lol and according to mfp im only getting 12g of fibre a day so thought i should sort it with fybrogel which ia a high fibre drink (not a laxative) but i rekon ur probs right i shall try get more greens in me xxx

Bubba1922

I have the same problem - stopped taking it before starting low carb - got fed up with it as difficult cleaning glass residue, etc.

I now take Benefiber - which is great - two teaspoons is not even 1 gram of carb (0.598 gr) and 3 grs of fibre, it can be dissolved in soft foods or drinks and is tasteless.

I bought recently 3 jars (3 for the price of 2) for £10 in Tesco but it is available in Boots too. A jar lasts ages.

Sunny_Bunny_

For me, fiber is the source of plumbing problems. The less I get the better. I went carnivore and probably get maybe 3-5g fiber any given day and now I'm going daily again with absolutely no issues at all. I even had to reduce my magnesium supplements a bit when I first switched over because they were making things too loose.

auntstephie321

Sunny_Bunny_ wrote: »

For me, fiber is the source of plumbing problems. The less I get the better. I went carnivore and probably get maybe 3-5g fiber any given day and now I'm going daily again with absolutely no issues at all. I even had to reduce my magnesium supplements a bit when I first switched over because they were making things too loose.

Same here, fiber kills me. When getting enough mag I have no issues if I'm higher carb and feel backed up I take a little more mag

toadqueen

Magnesium citrate works best for me.

LolaDeeDaisy23

Coffee! Or...

Magnesium supplements! Or...

Magnesium supplements with bulletproof coffee! lol that last one fixes all my plumbing issues.

Sunny_Bunny_

auntstephie321 wrote: »

Sunny_Bunny_ wrote: »

For me, fiber is the source of plumbing problems. The less I get the better. I went carnivore and probably get maybe 3-5g fiber any given day and now I'm going daily again with absolutely no issues at all. I even had to reduce my magnesium supplements a bit when I first switched over because they were making things too loose.

Same here, fiber kills me. When getting enough mag I have no issues if I'm higher carb and feel backed up I take a little more mag

That's exactly how I handle that too. Sometimes I just want a whole plate of broccoli, but I know I'll need extra mag so the fiber doesn't do it's thing on me.

sherryrichie

I use mct oil in my bulletproof coffee and it really works for me. My fiber intake is usually 5 grams or less a day.