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Q: What are FiberChoice fiber supplements?

A: FiberChoice fiber supplements contain 100% soluble natural fiber. FiberChoice products helps support good digestive health* and are available in fruit flavors. Each two-tablet dose contains 4 grams of fiber

Q: What is the correct dosage for FiberChoice products?

A:For Chewable Tablets click here
For Weight Management click here
For Plus Calcium click here
For FiberChoice plus Antioxidants click here

Q: How many formulas does FiberChoice offer?

A: FiberChoice^® is available in four formulas: FiberChoice original formula; FiberChoice Weight Management; FiberChoice Plus Calcium, and FiberChoice Plus Antioxidants.

Q: What flavors is FiberChoice available in?

A: FiberChoice flavor varieties include orange, berry pomegranate, assorted berries, strawberry, sugar-free orange medley, and sugar-free assorted fruit (green apple, grape and strawberry).

Q: How much does FiberChoice cost?

A: FiberChoice is available in 10, 90 and 220-count bottles, ranging in price from $2.49 to $19.99. Plus, you can buy FiberChoice online right here.

Q: What is the expiration date on FiberChoice products?

A: 24 months on all the 90ct variants.

Q: Where are FiberChoice fiber supplements sold?

A: FiberChoice fiber supplements are available at most mass merchandisers, drug stores and grocery stores throughout the United States and is available on line at www.drugstore.com and www.amazon.com. See a more complete list of merchandisers.

Q: I take several medications. Can I still use FiberChoice fiber supplements?

A: FiberChoice products are sold as supplements. Please read the lable and check with your doctor before starting a new supplement regimen.

Q: Are FiberChoice fiber supplements Kosher or vegetarian?

A: FiberChoice tablets are not considered Kosher or vegetarian.

Q: Who can use FiberChoice tablets?

A: FiberChoice fiber supplements (regular orange, sugar-free orange medley and assorted fruit flavor chewable tablets and FiberChoice plus Calcium) are safe for adults and children age six and older. FiberChoice Weight Management fiber supplement can be used by adults 18 or older. Pregnant women should consult their physician before using any FiberChoice^® fiber supplement product.

Q: Do I have to take FiberChoice fiber supplements every day?

A: Daily intake of fiber is an important part of your overall good health. Most Americans only get about half the recommended 25-30 grams of fiber each day. Fiber Choice is a simple, natural way to help close the gap. Please check each variant for the recommended daily dose.

Q: How do I take FiberChoice fiber supplements?

A: FiberChoice tablets must be chewed to be ingested. If you spread the tablets over the day, it provides a steadier source of fiber.

Q: Should I take FiberChoice fiber supplements before or after meals?

A: It doesn’t matter when you take the tablets.FiberChoice fiber supplement can be consumed anytime, anywhere – with or without food or water. Speaking of meals, don’t miss our fiber-rich recipes and menus.

Q: Will I experience any discomfort when I start taking FiberChoice fiber supplements?

A: Increasing fiber intake or changing your fiber source can produce temporary minor intestinal discomfort (gas or bloating). If discomfort occurs, reduce the dose you’re taking and slowly increase use over a period of several weeks to the recommended amount.

Q: Do FiberChoice products interfere with vitamin and/or mineral absorption?

A: There is no evidence that shows that Inulin(the fiber in FiberChocie) inhibits vitamin and or mineral absorption. Inulin has recently been shown to help increase the absorption of calcium.*† Additional questions or concerns should be directed to your physician.

Q: Can I use FiberChoice fiber supplements if I am a diabetic?

A: FiberChoice fiber supplements are available in a variety of sugar-free flavors. If you have additional questions, we recommend you discuss the use of FiberChoice products with your physician.

Q: What makes FiberChoice chewable tablets different?

A: FiberChoice chewable tablets are safe to take without water, unlike bulk fiber products that require extra water to avoid possible choking hazards. And, you can take them anytime, anywhere.

Q: Why don’t I have to drink water when I take FiberChoice products?

A: The inulin in FiberChoice fiber supplement is a different type of fiber that doesn’t require you to drink extra water.

Q: Why is sugar (dextrose) added to the sugar - free tablets?

A: A small amount of dextrose is included in sugar-free FiberChoice fiber supplement as a flavor enhancer.

Q: I am not experiencing irregularity. Do I still need FiberChoice?

A: FiberChoice^® is a simple, convenient, natural fiber that provides the regular benefits of fiber, while also helping to support your immune system, digestive tract, and overall health. FiberChoice should be taken daily as part of an ongoing effort to live a more healthy life.

FiberChoice plus Calcium

Q: Do FiberChoice products interfere with calcium absorption?

A:Some studies suggest whole grain products may interfere with mineral absorption and that's why doctors suggest taking your fiber supplement at a different time of day than your vitamin supplements. Inulin, the fiber source in FiberChoice products, has been shown to enhance calcium absorption. Studies have shown that 8 grams per day of inulin increases calcium absorption.*†

FiberChoice Weight Management

Q: What is Chromium Picolinate?

A: Chromium picolinate is source of chromium,a substance that is essential to metabolic processes.

Q: Can I use FiberChoice fiber supplements when I’m pregnant?

A: We recommend you discuss the use of FiberChoice products with your physician prior to taking.

FiberChoice plus Antioxidants

Q: What are antioxidants and why are they important?

A: Antioxidants reduce the effect of dangerous oxidants, called free radicals, by binding together with these harmful molecules, decreasing their destructive power. Antioxidants can also help repair damage already sustained by cells. Antioxidant agents are found in foods, including dark green leafy vegetables, fruits and vegetables are high in nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta-carotene, all of which have antioxidant activity and are believed to be beneficial for health.

Q: What are free radicals?

A: Free radicals are unstable molecules that form in the body through metabolism and upon exposure to environmental agents in air, food or water. When too many free radicals build up in the body, they can attack healthy cells and may contribute to the aging process.

Q: What does Vitamin C do?

A: Vitamin C is an important antioxidant and is essential for growth and healing of tissues.

† EVIDENCE SUGGESTS THAT 8 GRAMS PER DAY OF INULIN (A NATURAL DIETARY FIBER) INCREASES CALCIUM ABSORPTION. EACH SERVING OF FIBERCHOICE CONTAINS 4 GRAMS OF INULIN.

* THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE.

Digestive Health FAQs

Q: What is fiber?

A: Sometimes called roughage or bulk, dietary fiber includes all parts of plant foods that your body can’t digest, and passes virtually unchanged through your stomach and small intestines into your colon. Fiber is found in thousands of plant foods, including common fruits, vegetables and grains.

Q: Isn’t fiber just for maintaining regularity?

A: Thought best known for helping to keep us regular, fiber actually plays a large role in our overall health, helping to maintain the digestive system and maintain /support immunity. It’s important to get the recommended daily allowance of fiber each day to maintain healthy well-being.

Q: How much fiber do we need each day?

A: The recommended daily fiber intake is 25 to 30 grams, but according to the American Dietetic Association, most Americans get only about half that amount. One serving (two tablets) of FiberChoice equals 4 grams of fiber, making it a simple, convenient way to help close the gap between the fiber you get from food and the recommended fiber intake for overall good health – every day.

Q: How do I know if I’m getting my daily recommended fiber?

A: In today’s fast-paced world, figuring out how much fiber you’re getting each day can be challenging. Stress, poor diet – particularly low-fiber fast foods – and even some medicines can take a toll on your digestive health. But with some planning, you can add good-tasting, high-fiber foods to your diet to get you closer to the recommended daily amount of 25-30 grams. Click here for helpful fiber-rich recipes and menus, with suggestions for dining out, grabbing something on the run, or eating in.

Q: How does fiber support digestive health?

A: Fiber supports your digestive tract by keeping food and nutrients moving through your system, and by helping your body to properly balance the bacteria in your colon.

Q: What is the connection between fiber and immunity?

A: The intestinal tract plays an important role in maintaining the body's immunity, and fiber can help it stay healthy and balanced. The fiber source in FiberChoice supplements helps your immune system by stimulating the growth of “good,” healthy bacteria*. Learn more here.

Q: What is inulin?

A: Inulin is 100 percent natural soluble fiber that is found in common fruits, vegetables. Inulin is a “prebiotic” fiber, meaning it stimulates the growth and activity of the healthy bacteria that live in everyone’s digestive system. Learn why healthy bacteria are vital to digestive and overall health here.

Q: What is the difference between soluble and insoluble fiber?

A: Soluble fiber dissolves in water. It may help to slow digestion and help your body absorb vital nutrients from some foods. Insoluble fiber helps foods pass through the digestive system and adds bulk to the stool, which is particularly beneficial for those who struggle with constipation, because bulkier stools are easier to pass. Both types of fiber are important for digestion and overall health.

Q: What foods are high in fiber?

A: Food choices with a high fiber content include fruits, vegetables, grains and whole grain products such as breads and cereals; beans, peas and other legumes; and nuts and seeds. Check our fiber-rich menus and recipes section for more high-fiber recipes and menu options.

Q: Is there any discomfort associated with increasing your fiber intake?

A:Increasing fiber intake or changing your fiber source can cause temporary discomfort such as gas or bloating for some people. It’s best to slowly increase the amount of fiber you take each day over a period of several weeks to give your body time to adjust.

Prebiotics FAQs

Q: What are prebiotics?

A: Prebiotics are a specific kind of fiber that nourish the “good” bacteria, called probiotics, which live in our digestive system. These bacteria have many important functions, including aiding digestion, supporting immunity, and balancing the bacteria in our gut. The prebiotics in FiberChoice^® work with the good bacteria in the gut to balance the bacteria and to help support your overall health*.

Q: How are prebiotics different from probiotics?

A: Probiotics are “good” bacteria that live naturally in the gut, and some can also be found in yogurt or dietary supplements. Prebiotics are a plant-based fibers that feed the probiotics in the gut, helping them to grow and thrive and help balance the bacteria in the gut and support overall health.

Q: Why are probiotics important to full-body health?

A: Probiotics play an important role in full-body health by helping, support immunity, and balance bacteria in the gut. But, just like us, probiotics must be well-fed to perform at their best. The prebiotics in FiberChoice work with the good bacteria in the gut to maintain a healthy, balanced digestive system and promote full-body health*.

Q: How does the digestive system become unbalanced?

A: When the levels of healthy and unhealthy bacteria are balanced, the body functions well. However, stress, poor diet and certain medications can disrupt this balance, allowing bad bacteria to multiply, which can disrupt digestion and negatively affect overall health. Good bacteria decrease the ratio of harmful bacteria in the gut.

Q: How do prebiotics and probiotics help keep our digestive system balanced?

A: Our digestive system performs a constant “balancing act” between good, healthy bacteria and unhealthy bacteria. Probiotics help to keep the number of unhealthy bacteria in check, and prebiotics nourish the probiotics so they can thrive.

Q: I already take probiotics? Do I still need to take FiberChoice?

A: Probiotics are important to overall health; however, like humans they must be well-fed to perform at their best. The prebiotic inulin in FiberChoice^® nourishes the probiotics in the gut, helping them to grow and thrive*.

† EVIDENCE SUGGESTS THAT 8 GRAMS PER DAY OF INULIN (A NATURAL DIETARY FIBER) INCREASES CALCIUM ABSORPTION. EACH SERVING OF FIBERCHOICE CONTAINS 4 GRAMS OF INULIN.

* THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE.