India, May 11 -- Fibre is an essential macronutrient that has many health benefits, including improved digestion, weight management, blood sugar control, and lower cholesterol. While they are usually found in plant-based foods, they can also be taken in the form of supplements.

However, one particular type of fibre supplement is objectively the worst choice to make, according to Dr Karan Rajan, a UK-based surgeon and health content creator. Taking to Instagram on May 10, he shared four reasons why fibre in gummy bear form is not as healthy as it is marketed to be. They are presented as follows.

The most obvious issue with taking fibre in gummy form is that the gummy matrix is inherently unstable, shared Dr Rajan. This causes them to deg...