• Most people don't consume enough fibre. In the UK the average is only 13g of fibre a day, one of the lowest in Europe. Using Fibre-Lax is a perfectly safe and natural way for most people to increase their fibre consumption. However, if you have any concerns, or are currently taking prescription medicines, it is prudent to consult your doctor before using Fibre-Lax or any other supplements.
• Adults should consume approximately 30g of fibre each day. Most Western societies consume 18-25g of fibre daily. But leading international medical advisors recommend increasing this to at least 30g daily.
• Children should eat 10g of fibre a day plus an additional gram for every year of age. For instance, a 10 year old child should eat 15-20g of fibre per day.
  
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• Fibre and ageing. Fibre is even more important for older people. The digestive system slows down with age, so a high fibre diet becomes even more important.
  
  

 

 

• Fibre & Pregnancy. It's not uncommon for Mums-to-be to suffer from constipation. It's best to talk with your doctor first before taking any medication. But stool softeners like Fibre-Lax may be safer than laxatives.
• Disorders that can arise from a low fibre diet include:
  • Constipation
  • Irritable bowel syndrome
  • Diverticulitis
  • Heart disease
  • Some cancers
• In countries with traditionally high fibre diets, diseases such as bowel cancer, diabetes and coronary heart disease are much less common than in the West.