carbs in fiber supplement

[2MuchMike]

Hi, I'm taking a psyllium husk fiber supplement (2 teaspoons/day) and am wondering about the carb count. Here's the info per teaspoon:
Total carbs: 5
Dietary fiber: 3
Soluble fiber: 2

So is the net carb count 0 or 2? Not sure how to count the soluble fiber.
Mike

[Elsie150]

Re: carbs in fiber supplement

Hey Buddy!

You take the net carbs and subract the fiber...so 2 carbs per teaspoon is correct! Now that being said...are you eating all your veggies?? I find that when I am being really good about my veggies then everything else works fine. 2 cups salad veggie and 1 cup other...every day...no matter what stage you are on.

[studyinscarlet]

Re: carbs in fiber supplement

I was actually curious as well about soluble vs. insoluble fiber as far as net carbs go. Thanks for clearing that up Elsie.

[Elsie150]

Re: carbs in fiber supplement

Here you go....so when you are talking about figuring net carbs by subtracting fiber, subtract the total as neither soluble nor insoluble is absorbed. Both soluble and insoluble fiber are undigested. They do not get absorbed into the bloodstream. Instead of being used for energy, fiber is excreted from our bodies. Soluble fiber forms a gel when mixed with liquid, while insoluble fiber does not. Insoluble fiber passes through our intestines largely intact.

Functions of Insoluble Fiber
move bulk through the intestines
control and balance the pH (acidity) in the intestines

Benefits of Insoluble Fiber
promote regular bowel movement and prevent constipation
remove toxic waste through colon in less time
help prevent colon cancer by keeping an optimal pH in intestines to prevent microbes from producing cancerous substances


Food Sources of Insoluble Fiber
Vegetables such as green beans and dark green leafy vegetables
Fruit skins and root vegetable skins
Whole-wheat products
Wheat oat
Corn bran
Seeds & Nuts

Functions of Soluble Fiber
bind with fatty acids
prolong stomach emptying time so that sugar is released and absorbed more slowly

Benefits of Soluble Fiber
lower total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol (the Bad cholesterol) therefore reducing the risk of heart disease
regulate blood sugar for people with diabetes
Food Sources of Soluble Fiber

Oat/Oat bran
Dried beans and peas
Nuts
Barley
Flax seed
Fruits such as oranges and apples
Vegetables such as carrots
Psyllium husk

Fiber 101:
Soluble Fiber vs Insoluble Fiber
Written by Gloria Tsang R.D.

[2MuchMike]

Re: carbs in fiber supplement

Wow! Thanks! That answered all my questions in fell swoop.

[Chicklady]

Re: carbs in fiber supplement

Your supplement info should actually read
toatl carbs 5
total fiber 3
fiber breakdown:
soluable fiber 2
insoluable fiber 1


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