I have done many past recordings on the issue that many children with Autism have with constipation. A wonderful fiber supplement that you can get for your child is called Tru Fiber. New Beginnings Nutritionals carries Tru Fiber.

Tru Fiber can be easily mixed into water or juice and is a granule type of fiber supplement. Since Tru Fiber does not have a bad taste, many of the children in my practice can take this supplement very easily. Tru Fiber can be taken between 1 and 3 times per day, with anywhere from ½ scoop to 1 full scoop as a dose. The exact dose will have to be regulated by what seems to work well for your child. Many children in my practice use 1 scoop twice a day of Tru Fiber.

Besides being an excellent fiber supplement, Tru Fiber also serves another important function. Tru Fiber doubles as a prebiotic, and a prebiotic provides support to the underlying natural bacteria in the digestive tract. Acidophilus bifidobacter is just one example of many natural bacteria strains that reside in the digestive tract. Supplements like Culturelle, Therbiotic Complete, Probiotic Support Formula, etc. all provide some of those natural bacteria strains. A prebiotic like Tru Fiber aids the natural growth of those good bacteria strains and helps them grow in the digestive tract.

So again, Tru Fiber has two very important roles. It can help support natural bacterial growth in the digestive tract by serving as a fertilizer for probiotics or a prebiotic. And, Tru Fiber helps support normal bowel function and ease constipation by adding fiber. You can find Tru Fiber at New Beginnings Nutritionals, www.nbnus.com.