Conclusion: Fiber supplementation is effective at improving constipation. Particularly, psyllium, doses >10 g/d and treatment durations of at least 4 weeks appear optimal, though caution is needed when interpreting the results due to considerable heterogeneity. These findings provide promising evidence on the optimal type and regime of fiber supplementation, which could be used to standardize recommendations to patients. The protocol for this review is registered at PROSPERO as CRD42020191404.
PubMed 35816465 ↗Fiber
People mainly take Fiber for digestion, weight loss, sleep. Based on 37 first-hand reports and 1,399 meta-analyses & systematic reviews in the medical literature. Ranked #184 of 1,974 overall.
Of reports that state an outcome, 78% are positive.
What Fiber does, according to users
Of the people who reported each effect, the share who said it got better.
7 more with fewer than 3 reports
What the research says
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from PubMed, with their published conclusions.
3+ meta-analyses or systematic reviews and 10+ randomized controlled trials in humans. The grade measures how much human research exists — read the conclusions below for what it found.
Conclusion: PN is very common in pSS patients. Evidence on long-term prognosis of PN in pSS is limited, and further research is needed. Research into the use of immunosuppressive medication in nonvasculitic neuropathies in the context of pSS merits further consideration.
PubMed 36086910 ↗Conclusion: Several foods distinctly modify LDL cholesterol levels. The results may aid future guidelines and dietary advice for hypercholesterolemia.
PubMed 33762150 ↗Conclusion: Data regarding CD activity, remission time, and adverse effects derived from fiber consumption were analyzed. Consumption of fiber in the diet could improve remission rates for CD patients who receive or do not receive other treatment to maintain remission.
PubMed 37513532 ↗Dosage people report
As stated by users — not a recommendation. Follow the label or your doctor.
Reported side effects
How often each side effect came up across all reports.
What users say
Verbatim quotes, shortened only — each links to the original discussion.
“Fiber 6 days a week and lactobacillus GG.”
“for me fiber is absolutely crucial. If I don't get good amount of different kinds of fiber i get massive IBS flareups.”
“I add about a quarter can of hot water with 1/2 teaspoon of fiber added.”
“The best way to improve your microbiome is by increasing your fiber intake and the diversity of fiber in your diet.”
“Once the fiber content went up (with good protein amounts, I do beans though) it changed the system.”
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