Is taking a daily fiber supplement the same as taking laxatives if you already have a high-fiber diet?

2 Comments

1. poonam m says:

   March 3, 2010 at 8:18 pm

   If you take a fiber supplement on top of a high fiber diet it tends to be over kill and it will work as a laxative. But instead of making you "regular" it will cause diarrhea and flatulence.

   If you just started your high fiber diet you may go through a phase where you feel/are constipated. This is normal, your body just needs time to adjust and in no time you will feel better.
2. sassygrrll7 says:

   March 3, 2010 at 8:18 pm

   You probaly don’t need the supplement if your regular.I don’t think it’s like taking laxatives but you will be extra regular