Wheat dextrin
BENEFIBER
What it isA processed wheat-starch soluble fiber supplement.
Why this oneDissolves invisibly in beverages; its advantage is adherence rather than pharmacology.
What limits itIts stool-bulking evidence is weaker than psyllium’s, and effects are modest.
NO BOXED WARNINGS
Classes and tags
Clinical profile
Defining liabilityGas and gastrointestinal discomfort
Available strengths
- powder 3 g/serving
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Self-check
- What practical property helps wheat-dextrin adherence?
It dissolves invisibly in beverages. - How does wheat-dextrin stool-bulking evidence compare with psyllium?
Weaker.