I talk to a lot of guys about nutrition, and I can honestly tell you that no one has ever come up to me and said, "Hey, I haven't had a good bowel movement in a while, what should I do?" But, just because they don't bring it up, doesn't mean they don't want to talk about it....or at least get some education. Most guys do not come anywhere close to getting enough fiber (25-35g) each day, but it's not the kinda thing that can be fixed overnight, or at least shouldn't be fixed overnight. If you suddenly started hitting your fiber goal overnight you WOULD be talking about it. Only this time it would be because you were in PAIN and discomfort! So on that note, when I came across a blurb about Fiber Gummies, I thought it was worth sharing. The company who makes the Fiber Gummy also has a line of other vitamin supplements to look at. Their website is user friendly and has a nice section on individual vitamins and what their function is in the body.
You may or may not be in the market for a supplement of any kind, or maybe you wonder if you even need one. Here is my advice: if you EAT real food, daily, and regularly, and you eat a wide variety of foods (including red meat), you probably DON'T need anything. However, if you wanted a little "insurance", a multivitamin that provides 100% of the DRI would be fine and most likely poses no danger at all. Please keep in mind that this only acts as insurance if healthy eating is already taking place. :)
On the other hand, if you eat like crap, but are otherwise healthy, and think that taking a supplement would "make up the difference", you are wrong. Supplements would be a waste of time and money for you.
If you have any type of medical condition(s) that affect how and what you can eat, I would recommend checking with a physician or dietitian before taking anything. Better safe than sorry.
Now that I have said all of that, here is the blurb which was published in the January 2010 edition of the ADA Journal.
"Northwest Natural Products is reiniventing and invigorating the fiber supplement category with the introduction of Vitafusion Fiber Gummies. Now men and women can enjoy getting more fiber by taking it in gummy form with Vitafusion Fiber Gummies. Providing more fiber than any other fiber supplement brand, Vitafusion Fiber Gummies are fruitflavored gummies that offer a delicious alternative to chalky tablets and gritty powder mixes. Made with all-natural colors and flavors, Vitafusion Fiber Gummies are created specifically for adults, are sugar-free, and are a certified best-tasting brand by ChefsBest. Each bottle contains a 45-day supply of gummies."
To learn more about products from this company, visit http://www.nwnaturalproducts.com/vitafusion/brands.php
By Mary Bell, RD/LD
www.rudog.net
Matt Rossini shared with Rudog the following....."Great article on doodie!! I'm actually a fiber freak and tell all my training partners and friends the huge difference between the right amount of fiber and not. They never want to engage in that convo. I eat strict and it's still not enough fiber so I add a few servings of metamucil to my diet. I tell people it's one of the best supps I've ever taken and it's great. Oh well, let them stay full of s!%#. Haha! "
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