During a speech at Northwestern University on Oct. 2, 2014, President Barack Obama offered a rosy -- if cautious -- view on the state of the economy. One of the statistics he touted was this one: When I took office, the deficit was nearly 10 percent of our economy. Today, it's approaching 3 percent..
Fiber Supplements. Fiber is vital to health. It helps digestion, prevents constipation, and may also lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes are good sources of dietary fiber. But many adults fall short of getting the recommended amounts per dayâ38 grams for men and 25 grams for women. That's where fiber supplements come in.
Research has shown that fiber helps regulate your bowels when you take the recommended amount; however, consuming too much can lead to more frequent bowel movements than normal or constipation. Dietary fiber is found in foods such as vegetables, fruits and whole grains.aking supplements increases the likelihood of consuming too much fiber, particularly when you are unknowingly getting additional fiber from food sources. Have vegetables such as artichokes, green peas and spinach in addition to fibrous fruits such as pears, berries, prunes, apples and oranges.