Q: I was taking a fiber supplement to help lower my cholesterol and lose a little weight, but for some reason after a few weeks I started belching a lot. Even though I stopped taking it, I still wake up with some gas. What should I do?
— Julissa, Florida

Recent studies show that fiber products containing psyllium may slow the passage of gas through the rectum. If you want to keep taking a fiber supplement, start at low doses of a psyllium fiber product, such as a single teaspoon mixed with water each day, and gradually increase the dose. This will lead to a steady adjustment and sometimes better tolerance of the fiber products. You can also try a fiber product that does not contain psyllium to see if you can tolerate it better.
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Last Updated: 07/09/2007
Expert Mark Babyatsky, MD, answers your frequently asked questions on excessive gas causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, medications, management, and resources. Dr. Babyatsky is a gastroenterologist, professor of medicine, and chairman of the Samuel L. Bronfman Department of Medicine at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York.
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