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Benefiber Active Ingredients

Benefiber is a nutritional supplement that is taste and sugar-free, and is made of 100 percent natural fiber. It can be dissolved into any non-carbonated drinks or soft foods such as yogurt to add more fiber to a diet. The Mayo Clinic says that fiber promotes healthy digestion and blood flow among other benefits. Knowing the active ingredients of Benefiber before using it allows you to make conscious decisions regarding your diet and lifestyle.

  1. Wheat Dextrin Fiber

    • All Benefiber products are mostly made up of fiber. The main fiber used in Benefiber products is the water-soluble wheat dextrin. Wheat dextrin is considered to be "gluten-free" as it contains less then 20 ppm of gluten. This is "based on both the FDA and the Codex Alimentarius Commission's proposed definition of less than 20 ppm," says Drugs.com. Some Benefiber products contain food starch like cornstarch, usually coupled with wheat dextrin, as a source of fiber.

    Essential Minerals

    • Benefiber is also rich in essential minerals. Calcium is an important ingredient in Benefiber products. Calcium helps build strong bones and teeth. Benefiber Plus Calcium Chewables are an alternative for those looking to increase their calcium intake. They are fortified with calcium carbonate. Some Benefiber products also contain magnesium stearate and potassium citrate.

    Healthy Vitamins

    • Most Benefiber products have many different vitamins to keep the body healthy. Benefiber Plus Heart Health Powder contains vitamins B6 and B12 as well as folic acid. The Benefiber Plus Heart Health Caplets are also a source of these healthy vitamins. Adults are recommended to take two teaspoons of the powder three times daily or three caplets three times daily to promote a healthy heart.

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