Why is Fibre Good for You?

What is dietary fibre?

• The indigestible parts of plants that pass through your stomach, small and large intestine and out of your body

• Commonly classified into two types – soluble and insoluble fibre

• Soluble fibre dissolves in water to form a gel-like material, which can help in lowering blood cholesterol and sugar levels

• Insoluble fibre does not dissolve in water. It promotes the movement of material through your GI tract and increases stool bulk

Benefits of high-fibre diets

• Supports digestion and regular bowel movements

• Helps prevent constipation

• Helps you feel fuller, longer

• Nourishes your good gut bacteria

• Promotes healthy blood cholesterol and sugar levels

Psyllium

A 2020 study noted that psyllium was the “gold standard fibre for regularity.” Psyllium husk powder is the main fibre of Herbal Fiberblend and Fit ’n Fiber. It is a mostly soluble fibre that is gel-forming when mixed with a liquid. A 2021 review of psyllium highlights the importance of this gel formation within the small intestine, as it increases chyme viscosity and slows the absorption of nutrients, prolonging satiety (i.e., delaying hunger) and provides multiple other health benefits.

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Herbal Fiberblend

A unique combination of psyllium fibre and cleansing herbs that helps increase bowel regularity and promotes the removal of toxins from the body.

Fit ’n Fiber

Delivers 10 grams of fibre including three types of prebiotic fibre – acacia, konjac and guar gum, which boost fibre intake, help maintain healthy digestion and support weight management.

• McRorie, J.W., Fahey, G.C., Gibb, R.D., Chey, W.D., A systemic review of the laxative effects of wheat brand and psyllium, resolving enduring misconceptions about fiber in treatment guidelines for chronic idiopathic constipation. J AM Assoc Nurse Pract. 2020; 32 (1):15-23.

• McRorie, J.W., Gibb, R.D., Sloan, K.J., McKeown, N.M. Psyllium: The gel-forming non-fermented isolated fiber that delivers multiple fiberrelated health benefits. Nutrition Science. 2021; 56 (4).

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