How should I add fibre to my diet if I have hardly eaten any before?

If your usual diet contains few vegetables, whole grains and seeds, your digestive system is not used to large amounts of fibre. A sharp increase often comes with bloating or a heavy feeling — not because the product is bad, but because the gut needs time to adapt.

A sensible strategy is to start with a small amount and increase the portion gradually over one to two weeks, up to the recommended 1–2 tablespoons a day. This gives the gut microflora and bowel motility a chance to adjust without unnecessary stress.

The second key point is fluid. Fibre absorbs water and swells: this is exactly how it makes the contents of the bowel softer and bulkier. Without enough water this mechanism works less well and discomfort is more likely. As a guide, drink enough water throughout the day, especially with the meals to which you add fibre.

The product is easy to add to foods that are already part of your diet: kefir, yoghurt, porridge, smoothies or ready meals. It does not need to be taken separately and fits easily into your usual eating routine.

The product is not recommended for gastric or intestinal ulcers, and it should not be used if you are hypersensitive to its ingredients (it contains wheat and rye, which contain gluten). If you have sensitive digestion, other chronic gastrointestinal conditions, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a specialist before adding it to your diet.