FiberChoice® Chewable Fiber Supplement - Frequently asked questions

General

FiberChoice plus Calcium

Do FiberChoice products interfere with calcium absorption?

FiberChoice Weight Management

What is Chromax® Chromium Picolinate?
Can I use FiberChoice fiber supplements when I’m pregnant?
Will taking FiberChoice Weight Management fiber supplement help me lose weight?

FiberChoice plus Antioxidants

What are antioxidants and why are they important?
What are free radicals?
What does Vitamin C do?

General

What are FiberChoice fiber supplements?

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

What is Inulin?

Inulin is the fiber source in FiberChoice fiber supplements. Inulin occurs naturally in thousands of plants including common fruits, vegetables and grains like bananas, asparagus and rye. The FDA categorizes inulin as GRAS which stands for Generally Recognized As Safe and is fully accepted as a food ingredient.

What is the correct dosage for FiberChoice products?

The normal adult dosage is two tablets per day or 1 tablet per day for children (6 years of age or older). Adolescents can take a full adult dose of two tablets per day. We recommend you start with one to two tablets per day and gradually adjust the daily dose to meet your requirements and expectations. The maximum daily dosage is six tablets per day. See dosage information for FiberChoice Weight Management and FiberChoice plus Calcium.

What is the expiration date on FiberChoice products?

Labeling for products like FiberChoice fiber supplement is regulated by the FDA and there is no regulatory requirement for expiration dating on dietary supplement products. As a dietary supplement, FiberChoice products are not required to have an expiration date.

Where are FiberChoice fiber supplements sold?

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.

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

FiberChoice products are sold over the counter - without a prescription. We are not aware of drug reaction or drug interaction issues with inulin, calcium or chromium picolinate. It is always a good idea to discuss a change in diet with your doctor.

Are FiberChoice fiber supplements Kosher or vegetarian?

FiberChoice tablets are not considered Kosher or vegetarian.

Who can use FiberChoice tablets?

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.

I have food allergies, can I still take FiberChoice fiber supplements?

FiberChoice tablets do not contain protein derived from milk, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat or soybeans. FiberChoice fiber supplement does not contain any wheat by-products or gluten.

Will FiberChoice products help with regularity?

Everyone’s system is different. FiberChoice products are not a laxative; as such, FiberChoice products will not work "instantly." Regularity effects should be noticeable within 3 to 7 days. You may safely increase your dosage up to 6 tablets per day.

Do I have to take FiberChoice fiber supplements every day?

Everybody has a slightly different need for fiber so you’ll have to find out for yourself what schedule works for you.

How do I take FiberChoice fiber supplements?

FiberChoice tablets must be chewed to be ingested. If you spread the tablets or drops out over the day, it provides a steadier source of fiber for your digestive tract.

Should I take FiberChoice fiber supplements before or after meals?

It doesn’t matter when you take the tablets. The safety, ease and convenience of FiberChoice fiber supplement allows for consumption of the tablets anytime, anywhere – with or without food or water.

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

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.

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

There is no evidence that shows Inulin will deplete the digestive system of vitamins or inhibit vitamin absorption in the body. Inulin has recently been shown to actually help increase the absorption of calcium.*† Additional questions or concerns should be directed to your physician at your next office visit.

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

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.

What makes FiberChoice chewable tablets different?

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.

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

The inulin in FiberChoice fiber supplement is a different type of fiber and doesn’t require you to drink extra water. If you don’t drink extra water with some of the other bulk fiber products there is a potential of forming a gel-like plug in the throat (choking hazard) or in the digestive tract. It is however, always a good idea to drink the daily recommended amount of water, 6 to 8 eight glasses of water - to keep yourself well hydrated.

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

A small amount of dextrose is included in sugar-free FiberChoice fiber supplement to improve tablet durability.

FiberChoice plus Calcium

Do FiberChoice products interfere with calcium absorption?

Studies suggest many 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

What is Chromax® Chromium Picolinate?

Chromax is a complex of the trace mineral chromium and picolinic acid, a naturally occurring substance that is essential to metabolic processes. For more information go to www.chromax.com.

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

It is appropriate to use regular orange, sugar-free orange and sugar-free assorted fruit tablets during a normal pregnancy. We recommend you discuss the use of FiberChoice Weight Management with your physician prior to taking.

Will taking FiberChoice Weight Management fiber supplements help me lose weight?

FiberChoice Weight Management is not intended to induce weight loss. As part of a healthy diet and exercise program, FiberChoice Weight Management chewable tablets are designed to help curb cravings and promote weight control.*

FiberChoice plus Antioxidants

What are antioxidants and why are they important?

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.

Certain antioxidant enzymes are produced within the body. Other antioxidant agents are found in foods, such as dark green leafy vegetables. Foods such as 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.

What are free radicals?

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 continue to the aging process.

What does Vitamin C do?

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.