{"id":13937,"date":"2024-06-14T10:50:03","date_gmt":"2024-06-14T09:50:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mensfitness.co.uk\/?p=13937"},"modified":"2024-06-28T16:54:42","modified_gmt":"2024-06-28T15:54:42","slug":"best-fiber-supplements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mensfitness.co.uk\/health\/best-fiber-supplements\/","title":{"rendered":"We round up the best fiber supplements for digestive health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Want to be good to your gut? Our expert dietitian Laura Tilt<\/a> outlines the best fiber supplements to improve your digestive health in 2024.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You might already be taking supplements to boost muscle growth<\/a>, but are you getting the right nutrients to support your digestion? Getting clued up on the best fiber supplements is a great place to start.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s talk about the ‘F word’ \u2013 fiber. Not the sexiest of nutrients, but one we should pay more attention to, since it can significantly lessen our risk of conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and bowel cancer. Long-term health aside, fiber is also crucial to daily digestive health, helping to prevent constipation and feeding the trillions of microbes that live in the gut. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite these benefits, most of us aren\u2019t eating enough: the recommended intake is 30 grams a day, but average intakes are around 20 grams. Along with eating more wholegrains, fruits and vegetables, beneficial fiber supplements<\/a> can help bridge the gap \u2013 here’s our pick of the best.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 Best Fiber Supplements 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. The Gut Stuff High Fiber Bars<\/strong> \u2013 amazon.co.uk<\/a> (not available in the US)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Spoon Happy Gut Granola<\/strong> \u2013 spooncereals.co.uk<\/a><\/em> (not available in the US)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Bimuno Original<\/strong> \u2013 bimuno.com<\/a><\/em> (not available in the US)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Bulk Psyllium Husk Powder<\/strong> \u2013<\/strong> amazon.co.uk<\/a> (not available in the US)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Linwoods Milled Flaxseed<\/strong> \u2013 amazon.co.uk<\/a><\/em> (not available in the US)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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    1. The Gut Stuff High Fiber<\/span> Bars<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Best high-fibre snack<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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    Fiber content<\/span>: 5\/5<\/span>
    <\/span>Ease of consumption<\/span>: 5\/5<\/span>
    <\/span>Sustainable packaging<\/span>: 3\/5<\/span>
    <\/span>OVERALL<\/span>: 4.5\/5<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If adding fiber to your diet in the form of husks or seeds seems like a faff, look no further than these nifty bars from gut health innovators The Gut Stuff. A tasty mash-up of dried fruit, nuts and chicory fiber (a microbe-friendly prebiotic), each bar contains 10 grams of fiber, meaning you can tick off a third of the recommended daily intake in a ready-to-eat snack. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Available in four different flavours (Peanut Butter, Apple & Cinnamon, Raspberry & Coconut, Cocoa & Hazelnut), each bar contains 120 calories and is suitable for dairy-free, vegan and gluten-free diets. An easy and delicious fiber booster.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    2. Spoon Happy Gut Granola<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Best high-fibre cereal<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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    Fiber content<\/span>: 4\/5<\/span>
    <\/span>Ease of consumption<\/span>: 5\/5<\/span>
    <\/span>Sustainable packaging<\/span>: 5\/5<\/span>
    <\/span>OVERALL<\/span>: 4.5\/5<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    OK, Granola isn\u2019t exactly a supplement, but hear us out. Spoon\u2019s Happy Gut Granola (buy now)<\/a> is made up of the type of high-fiber ingredients you can supplement with (think oats, nuts, chicory fiber, linseed) but they\u2019re all in one place, in the form of a tasty granola. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    A 50g bowl provides almost 7g of fiber. So, if you add a piece of fruit to your bowl too, you\u2019ll be knocking off 10g by the time breakfast is done. Or, it’s equally delicious as a mid-afternoon snack. The home-compostable inner bag gets a thumbs-up, too.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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    3. Bimuno Original<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Best prebiotic fiber supplement<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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    Fiber content<\/span>: 4\/5<\/span>
    <\/span>Ease of consumption<\/span>: 4\/5<\/span>
    <\/span>Sustainable packaging<\/span>: 1\/5<\/span>
    <\/span>OVERALL<\/span>: 4\/5<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Bimuno Original (buy now)<\/a> is a type of prebiotic fiber, meaning it selectively feeds beneficial microbes in the gut. Prebiotics are found in plant foods like garlic and onion, but it\u2019s hard to quantify how much we\u2019re consuming daily. That\u2019s where Bimuno comes in. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Each sachet contains 2 grams of prebiotic fiber. Taken daily, studies show that Bimuno can increase levels of bifidobacteria (a group of helpful microbes with numerous health benefits) within a week. It comes as a flavourless soluble powder that can be stirred into any hot or cold drink, so simply add it to your water bottle or morning brew.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    A new <\/span>study has even shown<\/span> the key ingredient in Bimuno \u2013 the prebiotic Bimuno GOS \u2013 can support sporting performance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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