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2. Psyllium - Wikipedia

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   Psyllium (/ ˈ s ɪ l i əm /), or ispaghula (/ ˌ ɪ s p ə ˈ ɡ uː l ə /), is the common name used for several members of the plant genus Plantago whose seeds are used commercially for the production of mucilage. Psyllium is mainly used as a dietary fiber to relieve symptoms of both constipation and mild diarrhea, and occasionally as a ...

3. Fibre supplements - Wikipedia

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   Nevertheless, a fibre supplement may be needed to prevent constipation when fibre intake via food is low, which is the case among many inactive elderly people. A cereal bran such as psyllium seed husk , or a synthetic fiber such as methylcellulose is often used in this case.

4. Metamucil - Wikipedia

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   Metamucil is a fiber supplement. Introduced in 1934 by G. D. Searle & Company (now G.D. Searle, LLC ), Metamucil was acquired by Procter & Gamble in 1985. The name is a combination of the Greek word for change ( meta ) and the class of fiber that it utilizes ( mucilage ).

5. Should You Be Taking a Fiber Supplement If You Can't Poop ...

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   Constipation is no fun. Yet, it’s incredibly common. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, roughly 16% of U.S. adults struggle with it. And if you ...

6. Doctors Say These 12 Home Remedies for Constipation ... - AOL

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   7. Move more. You may notice that if you take a break from your exercise routine, you get more backed up. “A more sedentary state leads to more constipation,” says Dr. Mathur, who adds that ...

7. Are laxatives for weight loss safe? - AOL

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   Laxatives are designed for constipation, not weight loss, and can lead to serious side effects and dangerous complications when used incorrectly. ... These are medications such as Metamucil ...