http://www.helpforibs.com/supplements/benefiber_change.asp
Benefiber Change
As of July 2006, Benefiber has announced that all of their products will
no longer contain partially hydrolized guar gum. Benefiber will now be
made from wheat dextrin. According to a phone representative at
Novartis, the makers of Benefiber, this decision was made to allow for
smaller dosages and for a higher profit margin. Benefiber guar gum
provided 3 grams of soluble fiber per tablespoon, whereas Benefiber
wheat dextrin provides 1.5 grams of soluble fiber per teaspoon (there
are three teaspoons in one tablespoon).
I do not know how wheat dextrin compares to guar gum as a soluble fiber
supplement for Irritable Bowel Syndrome. I would not assume that the
wheat dextrin in Benefiber is safe for people with wheat allergies or
gluten intolerance disorders such as celiac.
Barbara wrote:
Hi Ruth,
Even better is the one called BENEFIBER. It contains 100% wheat
dextrin and nothing else. Here is a site.
http://www.benefiber.com/products/index.shtml?benefiberPowders
Barbara
Hi, Kathryn, I said awhile back that I would not reply anymore. I
will
however , but will avoid anatomy references where possible.
Sometimes a bit difficult. I have found a different fiber med
called Unifiber which contains Cellulose, cornsyrup solids and
Xanthem gum. That isn't much better than the others, but easier
to use and doesn't burn. Ruth
From Ruth Strackbein
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