What about fiber supplements? I’m always in favor of getting the real thing from your diet if you can, but some experts recommend supplements because fiber intake is so low in the U.S.

A fiber supplement can also come in handy when you’re traveling, says Sauceda. “Travel does tend to throw off the gut, and you’re less likely to be eating your usual fiber foods, so a ...

What about fiber supplements? I’m always in favor of getting the real thing from your diet if you can, but some experts recommend supplements because fiber intake is so low in the U.S.

That said, not all fiber supplements are created equal, nor do they all share the full set of benefits you can get from chomping on the real stuff. Below, experts break down how and when a fiber ...

If a doctor advises you to take a fiber supplement, they can likely recommend an exact type and brand. In general, here’s how to pick the right fiber supplement, Mongiu says—and what to avoid.

Protein this, low-calorie that—but what about fiber supplements? With health and wellness trends at the forefront of seemingly every nutrition conversation lately, we can’t overlook one of the ...

Is getting fiber from a supplement just as good? It depends on your definition of “good,” said Dr. Denise Millstine, an integrative medicine physician at the Mayo Clinic.

A fiber supplement can also come in handy when you’re traveling, says Sauceda. “Travel does tend to throw off the gut, and you’re less likely to be eating your usual fiber foods, so a ...