Guest guest Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 At 02:01 AM 7/24/2008, you wrote: Any chance in hell these are legal? I don't know what the following ingredients even are, so sorry if it's a silly question. Absolutely not legal. According to Healthnotes, " Since intestinal bacteria ferment water-soluble fibers, a great deal of intestinal gas may be produced in individuals not accustomed to a high fiber diet, leading to flatulence and abdominal discomfort. " In addition, on Wikipedia, it notes, " Glucomannan is a water-soluble polysaccharide that is considered a dietary fiber. Glucomannan is a food additive used as an emulsifier and thickener. " We're trying to starve the bad bacteria here, not feed them. Zucchini noodles and spaghetti squash are not the same, but....! — Marilyn New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 Darn Good SCD Cook No Human Children Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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