DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been taking a fiber supplement successfully for a while, which is known to several of my doctors. A new doctor now advises that this well-known brand contains lead, and I should ...

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Most adults fall short of their daily fiber needs, but incorporating more of these foods can ...

Fiber can be tricky when you have IBS. Here’s how to choose gut-friendly fiber foods and eat them without discomfort.

Fiber offers significant heart benefits beyond digestion. It helps regulate blood sugar, lower bad cholesterol, and improve blood pressure. This reduc ...

Susan Weiner, MS, RDN, CDN, CDCES, FADCES, talks with Courtney Cameron, PharmD, BCACP, about widespread availability of ...

Dietary fiber is a must for smooth digestion and overall health. But it can be easy to overdo it with fiber supplements, like gummies or powders. And that can cause some unpleasant side effects. Fiber ...

The primary sources of arabinoxylan fiber are wheat, rye, corn, barley, rice, and sorghum, with wheat being the dominant contributor. Regionally, Kyushu & Okinawa leads the market with a 7.2% CAGR, ...

When it comes to the best foods for easing chronic constipation, are kiwis on your grocery list? New dietary guidelines from the British Dietetic Association, published Monday, say that kiwis — along ...

FIbermaxxing is a viral trend encouraging consumers to bump up their fiber intake. The term “fibermaxxing” refers to the social media-driven push to increase fiber intake, often drastically. For ...

Whole foods are the best source of fiber—supplements should only fill short-term gaps. Fiber supplements can ease constipation, bloating, hunger and high cholesterol. Start slowly with supplements and ...