Andann1 year ago

Can't find guar gum on fodmap app, which section is it in?

nedds in reply to Andann1 year ago

I don't think it's on the app but the Monash logo is on the tub of phgg and it's labelled low fodmap. I bought it from iherb online if you want to look it up.

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xjrs1 year ago

I used Optfibre (PHGG) for a while to help with IBS-C. It helped me to the point where I don't need to take it anymore and I use diet to help with the 'C'. Read the instructions on the packet about how to ramp up the dose carefully though, since you need to get your body used to it gradually. I found that if I took the full dose that they are suggesting that I got too much gas from it. However, if you ramp up slowly you should find an amount that helps you without creating excessive gas. Good luck.

nedds in reply to xjrs1 year ago

Goodness yes, just looked up optifibre and the doses go really high. I am only aiming for 5g or max 10g which is stated on the tub I bought. Glad to hear of your success.

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Catty12341 year ago

Have been using this for few years , as the fybogel prescribed by doctor just made things worse x

nedds in reply to Catty12341 year ago

Sounds promising thanks. I'm definitely finding less bloating and gas than with fybogel, & better regularity. Do you take it every day for years?

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Catty1234 in reply to nedds1 year ago

Yes I do , have had no side effects apart from if I eat too much fibre then I get painful trapped wind 😞I also drink a lot of water too x

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nedds1 year ago

Sounds great, thanks for your replies and I'm glad to hear it's been successful long term for you