Skip to main content

CH Utility menu

  • CONTACT US
  • WHERE TO BUY
Home

CH Main menu

  • PRODUCTS
    collection of Phillips' products
    • Probiotic Support
      • Phillips'® Colon Health® Daily Probiotic Capsules
    • Constipation Relief
      • Phillips'® Milk of Magnesia
      • Phillips'® Laxative Caplets
      • Phillips'® Stool Softener Liquid Gels
    • Fiber Supplements
      • Phillips'® Fiber Good® Gummies
  • DIGESTIVE HEALTH INFORMATION
    • Healthy Tips
    • Probiotic Support
      • Probiotics: Good Bacteria for Your Digestive Health
    • Constipation Relief
      • Getting to the Gut of Your Constipation
      • Which Laxative Is Right for Me?
      • Support Your Regularity Each and Every Day
    • Fiber Supplements
      • The Top Facts You Should Know about Fiber
      • Getting More Fiber: You Can Do It
  • ABOUT PHILLIPS'
  • FAQ
  • COUPONS
Bayer Cross Logo
  1. Home
  2. Digestive Health Information
  3. Daily digestive care
  4. The Top Facts You Should Know about Fiber

THE TOP FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT FIBER

Fiber is one of those things you probably know you need in your diet to stay healthy. But do you know why? And how it helps support regularity? 

Let's first define fiber, and in particular, dietary fiber. 

Fiber is a substance that your body can't digest and adds bulk to your diet. It is an essential part of a healthy diet. Dietary fiber can be found in fruits, vegetables and whole grains. On a day-to-day basis, fiber can make you feel full faster, helps with digestion and can help keep you regular. 

Types of fiber

There are two types of dietary fiber: soluble and insoluble. Both are important for digestive and overall health. 

Once it's consumed, soluble fiber draws in water and becomes a gel, which slows digestion. It can be found in a variety of foods including oat bran, barley, and some fruits and vegetables. Insoluble fiber is found in a number of foods as well, including wheat bran, vegetables and whole grains. This type of fiber helps move food through the stomach and intestines and adds bulk to the stool, which can help keep you regular. 

If you aren't getting enough fiber in your diet from food alone, fiber supplements are an easy way to increase your daily intake. Phillips'® offers soluble fiber supplements that are both convenient and great-tasting to help support overall digestive health:* 

Phillips'® Fiber Good® Gummies

Moderation is key

Even though fiber is generally good for you, getting too much in a short amount of time and not drinking enough water can have side effects such as gas, bloating and abdominal cramps. It's best to add fiber to your diet slowly, which can help your digestive system gradually get used to the change in diet. 

FOR YOUR DIGESTIVE HEALTH

Phillips'® makes a number of products to help support your digestive health:*

Phillips' Fiber Good Gummies product bottle

Phillips'® Fiber Good® Gummies

SHOP NOW
Phillips' Colon Health Probiotic Capsules product box

Phillips'® Colon Health®
Daily Probiotic Capsules

SHOP NOW
Phillips' Milk of Magnesia wild cherry flavored product bottle

Phillips'® Milk of
Magnesia

SHOP NOW

RELATED ARTICLES

woman looking for the right laxative at the store

Which Laxative Is Right for Me?

woman and man laughing and hiking through a field together

Getting More Fiber: You Can Do It

a plate of salad with lettuce, red onion, tomatoes, peppers and mushrooms

Support Your Regularity Each and Every Day

*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

WRITE A REVIEW

ALMOST THERE!

blue and white Phillips' logo with blue wave

Footer Left

  • FAQ
  • CONTACT US
  • SITE MAP

Footer Center

  • PRODUCTS
    • Phillips'® Colon Health® Daily Probiotic Capsules
    • Phillips'® Milk of Magnesia
    • Phillips'® Laxative Caplets
    • Phillips'® Stool Softener Liquid Gels
    • Phillips'® Fiber Good® Gummies
  • DIGESTIVE HEALTH INFORMATION
    • Healthy Tips
    • Probiotic Support
    • Constipation Relief
    • Fiber Supplements
  • ABOUT PHILLIPS'®

©2023. All rights reserved. Unless otherwise indicated, all trademarks are owned by Bayer and its affiliates, or licensed for its use.

USE AS DIRECTED.

Footer Bottom

  • Bayer Global
  • Bayer US
  • Bayer Consumer Health
  • Conditions of Use
  • Privacy Statement
  • Imprint
  • California Transparency in Supply Chains
  • Satisfaction Guarantee
  • AdChoices
  • Do not sell or share my Personal Data
  • Accessibility

Level Access website accessibility icon