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.
This is only one of the many ways fiber contributes to good health. Fiber helps prevent: 1  Heart disease: Fiber may aid in the prevention of heart disease by helping lower your cholesterol. 2  Diabetes: Fiber helps control blood sugar levels for people with diabetes.3  Digestive Problems: Adequate amounts of fiber from foods can help prevent constipation and hemorrhoids.iber helps prevent: 1  Heart disease: Fiber may aid in the prevention of heart disease by helping lower your cholesterol. 2  Diabetes: Fiber helps control blood sugar levels for people with diabetes. 3  Digestive Problems: Adequate amounts of fiber from foods can help prevent constipation and hemorrhoids.