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ApplesWillow Newbie
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I just bought Benefiber prebiotic fiber supplement on the go packets. I am not sure if they are safe for celiac’s or not. The box says gluten free but then says it contains wheat dextrin and meets the requirements of the FDA. I am scared to try them now. Is there anything else that is totally safe to take?

Thanks so much!

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Welcome to the forum, ApplesWillow!

"Gluten free" products like Benefiber which are made from wheat supposedly have had the gluten removed by a process called hydrolysis and, technically speaking, do meet the FDA requirement to advertise as gluten free because they contain less than 20ppm of gluten. We see this in other gluten free facsimile like some pizzas whose crusts are made from hydrolized wheat starch. Depending on how sensitive one is to traces of gluten it might or might not cause you problems. Personally, I would stay away from it.

Personally, I would feel more comfortable with a psyllium-based fiber product that is gluten free. I use Costco's Kirkland Signature "Psyllium Fiber Sugar-Free Powder" which states on the container is gluten-free. I have never had issues with it.

You might also look into supplementing with magnesium glycinate as constipation can be tied to low magnesium levels. Make sure any vitamins and supplements you use are gluten free.

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ApplesWillow Newbie
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Thank you so much! I will not be taking it for sure and thank you for the information I will check it out!

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I agree, if you have a choice go with a supplement that does not contain any wheat derivatives, even if they are technically gluten-free.

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Thank you I for sure will!

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