Evidence supporting the use of: Soy Fiber
For the health condition: Hemorrhoids
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 4
Soy fiber is used to support or treat hemorrhoids primarily due to its role as a dietary fiber. Scientific evidence supports the use of fiber supplements, including soy fiber, to help manage and prevent hemorrhoids by softening stools and increasing stool bulk, which reduces straining during bowel movements—a primary cause and aggravator of hemorrhoids. Multiple randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses have shown that increased fiber intake leads to significant improvement in hemorrhoid symptoms such as bleeding and discomfort. While most studies examine fiber in general (including wheat bran, psyllium, and others), soy fiber—as an insoluble fiber—functions similarly in improving bowel regularity and consistency. Clinical guidelines, such as those from the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, recommend fiber supplementation as a first-line therapy for hemorrhoids, citing evidence of symptom reduction and decreased recurrence rates. There is less data specifically on soy fiber compared to other fibers, but its mechanism and clinical effect are considered comparable. Overall, the scientific validation for using fiber—including soy fiber—to support hemorrhoid management is strong, justifying its use in this context.
Other ingredients used for Hemorrhoids
Aloe veragreen chiretta
apple
apricot
berry flavor
betel
bilberry
blackberry
butcher's broom
chamomile
citrus bioflavonoids
turmeric
dandelion
fiber blend (proprietary)
gotu kola
cellulose
horse chestnut
lemon
licorice root
Nettle
oregon grape
parsley
phellodendron amurense
plum fruit
prune
psyllium
rutin
slippery elm bark
Triphala
vitamin C
seaweed
Zinc
capsicum
punarnava
commiphora
blackboard tree
Caesalpinia crista
Rubia cordifolia
peony
Szechuan lovage
Morus
Myrrh
Morinda
birch
aster root
shepherd's purse
paw paw
geranium
sea salt
avens
apple cider vinegar
antler
anthraquinone
Ardisia
Angelica
Acacia
Agrimony
Allicin
Antirrhinum majus
Achyranthes
Abrus
Alchemilla
Aconite
Ajuga
Aerva lanata
American Liverleaf
Aescin
anthocyanidins
Agrimonia pilosa
Allium tuberosum
Amor seco
Baliospermum
Blepharis
Brassica
bayleaf
bran
Barleria
bael
banyan
bioflavonoids
black nightshade
borassus palm
Borassus aethiopum
black root
Bassia scoparia
Black Hellebore
Bergenia
Chinese silkvine
Cucurbita
coconut oil
cactus
cinquefoil
Cyathula
chard
cabbage
chestnut
Cynodon dactylon
castor oil
Carthamus
colocynth
Celosia
Clerodendrum indicum
Chondrus
Dianthus
Diosmin
elephant\'s head
escin
Embelia
fiber
Ficus simplicissima
hazelnut
Indian coraltree
Kokilaksha
lichen
Lycopodium
labrador tea
little ironweed
Methylcellulose
Mezoneuron benthamianum
Mountain Pepper
Mucilage
Morning glory
Nymphaea nouchali
Nimbidin
Oak
Oroxylum indicum
Oligomeric proanthocyanidins
Onosma bracteatum
pagoda tree
Pluchea
Prunus
Pentacyclic triterpenoids
proanthocyanidins
Portulaca
Persimmon
Papayotin
Polygonum
Rosabin
Ruscus
Ruscogenins
Rosa laevigata
Rutosides
rhubarb
Shark Liver Oil
Sanguisorba
Sarivan
Sumac
Sword Bean
Terminalia
Tannins
Taraxacin
Troxerutin
Tamarind
Varuna
Wax Gourd
Witch Hazel
Winter Begonia
Yellow Dock
Zucchini
Other health conditions supported by Soy Fiber
Cholesterol (high)Constipation (adults)
Diabetes
Diverticulitis
Hemorrhoids
Inflammation
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Metabolic Syndrome
Triglycerides (high)