Started fiber gummies for sleep, but my skin is GLOWING??
So I'm a mom of 3 under 5 and sleep is a distant memory. I saw these fiber gummies at Costco and thought 'why not, maybe they'll help me poop and that'll help me sleep' (don't ask). Anyway, been taking them for 2 weeks and my sleep is still trash BUT my skin looks amazing?? Like I've been getting compliments from other moms at daycare drop-off. Wtf? Is this a thing? Has anyone else noticed this? I'm not complaining but I'm confused lol.
Oh honey, that's the gut-skin axis! When you feed your gut bacteria with fiber, it reduces inflammation and can clear up your skin. I've been saying this for years. We do a lot of fermented foods and fiber in our house and my kids have the clearest skin. It's all connected. What kind of gummies are they? Make sure they don't have artificial colors or corn syrup. That would defeat the purpose.
Interesting... I take fiber gummies for digestion (I'm a protein-heavy eater, so I need it) and I haven't noticed skin changes, but my stress levels are way down. Like, I used to get really agro at the gym if someone was hogging the squat rack, but now I'm just like 'eh, whatever.' Could be the fiber? Or maybe it's placebo. Either way, I'll take it. Uma, how many are you taking? I do 4 a day.
Thanks Olivia! I checked the label and they're the 'Fiber Well' brand from Costco. No artificial colors, I think? I'll double check. Willow, I take 2 in the morning and 2 at night. Maybe I should up it? But honestly I'm just happy about the skin thing. My husband even noticed and he never notices anything lol.
2 in the morning and 2 at night is plenty. Don't overdo it or you'll get bloated. Also, make sure you're drinking tons of water with them. Fiber without water is a recipe for discomfort. And yes, the gut-brain axis is real too, so Willow's stress reduction makes sense. The gut produces like 90% of your serotonin. Anyway, glad it's working for you! Maybe now you can work on the sleep part. Have you tried magnesium?