Fiber is an indispensable part of a healthy diet that includes fresh fruit and vegetables and whole grains. Fiber, which is indigestible plant material, helps push undigested food through the gastrointestinal tract as it passes through. Fiber is generally used for the treatment of constipation.
When fiber binds with water inside the intestines, the fiber bulks up the stool, and the water Health Direct Ready Fiber, Liquid Fiber Drink contains 12 grams of fiber per liquid ounce.
* Country Life's All Natural Liquid Fiber helps to keep a healthy blood sugar balance.
* Nestle's Nutren Junior with Fiber Complete Liquid Nutrition is a nutritional supplement for children.
Liquid Laxatives
Laxatives are substances either taken orally or in children.
During the process of digestion, the large intestine and colon absorbs water and holds undigested food until it is defecated. Laxatives speed up the elimination of undigested food in the large intestine and colon. As a result of this process, laxatives do not aid in weight loss and the reduction of calories. Instead, misuse or overuse of laxatives leads to dehydration and imbalance of electrolytes.
Liquid laxatives can be mixed with water or juice or come already flavored. They are ideal for the elderly who have trouble swallowing pills.
