Solufibre - 300g

Solufibre - 300g

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SOLU-FIBRE

SunFibre is a prebiotic soluble fibre. Such fibre has been found to help regulate glucose metabolism, lower plasma cholesterol levels and blood pressure, reduce luminal pH, stimulate the immune system, and promote the growth of beneficial gastrointestinal flora. [POWDER]

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One scoop (5g) contains:
5g
Sunfiber® (partially hydrolyzed guar gum)
Sunfiber® is a registered trademark of Taiyo International Inc.

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300g

Dosage

Take one to two scoops daily, children over nine take one scoop daily. Take two hours before or after taking other medications, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner. For each scoop, mix with 200 ml of liquid (water, milk, fruit juice or similar aqueous beverage). Stir briskly and drink immediately. Maintain adequate fluid intake.

Important Information

Contains no wheat, gluten, corn, nuts, peanuts, sesame seeds, sulphites, mustard, soy, dairy, eggs, fish, shellfish or any animal by product. See Below for Cautions

Highlights
  • Supports cardiovascular health
  • Supports gastrointestinal health
  • Great source of fibre
  • May indirectly improve blood pressure
  • May help to decrease the prevalence of obesity

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AOR Canada is the innovative formulators of Canada’s best-selling antioxidant support, AOR Advanced B Complex and AOR Tri-B12. They are also known for their top bone health supplements, Ortho Adapt and Bone Basics. You can also SHOP AOR's Nattokinase, and trusted Curcumin Ultra, Curcumin Active and Curcumin95 inflammation support at National Nutrition.ca. AOR are leaders in natural health with innovative product development.

Cautions:
Consult a health care practitioner prior to use, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you are taking medications which inhibit peristaltic movement (e.g. opioids, loperamide), or if you are experiencing any of the following; sudden change in bowel habits that have persisted for more than two weeks, undiagnosed rectal bleeding, failure to defecate following the use of laxative products, diabetes mellitus in which blood sugar is difficult to regulate, or symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or fever. If symptoms worsen or if laxative effect does not occur within seven days, consult a health care practitioner.

ADDING SOLU-FIBRE INTO YOUR LIFE

Fibres are an important part of a healthy diet. Dietary fibre, also known as nonstarch polysaccharide, refers to substances found in plants that are not digestible by the enzymes of the human gastrointestinal tract. It is an important part of a healthy diet, with effects on the gastrointestinal and cardiovascular system, as well as others. The current recommendation for fibre intake is 35 to 30 g per day. However, the average daily intake of fibre in the US and many other Western countries only reaches about half this amount, around 15 g/day.

The main effects of dietary fibre are on the rate of gastric emptying and small intestinal transit, and on colonic transit time and large bowel function due to fermentation by microbes in the gastrointestinal tracts or bulking action. Inside the gastrointestinal tract, healthy bacteria ferment the fibre to produce short-chain fatty acids and substances that are absorbed and effect the host at the intestinal level and systemically. These short chain fatty acids are largely absorbed and induce changes in glucose and metabolism leading post-prandial hypoglycemia and long-term hypolipidemia. This fermentation results in an increased bacterial biomass, increase in fecal mass, change in intracolonicpH and production of short chain fatty acids and various gases and metabolic end products. Dietary fibres tend to slow transit times in the gastrointestinal system, and to stimulate the growth of healthy bacteria.

Solu-Fibre contains maltodextrin, a highly soluble, digestion resistant form of fibre.

The Gastrointestinal System
Soluble fibre is important for the health of the digestive system. In one study, 148 elderly patients with acute disease were given fibre-rich formulas or fibre-free formulas. The study found that fibre was effective in reducing the rate of diarrhea. In another study, 36 patients undergoing elective colonic resection were given either water or maltodextrin. The group given maltodextrin had a significantly reduced postoperative hospital stay and a trend towards earlier return of gut function.

Insulin Sensitivity

Dietary fibre reduces the glycemic index of foods, thereby enhancing insulin sensitivity. Dietary fibre also improves glucose tolerance and decreases the digestion of starch. Fibre's ability to delay the absorption of carbohydrates after a meal decreases the insulinemic response to dietary carbohydrates. A study of maltodextrin found that it delayed the absorption of glucose and attenuated the postprandial rise in blood glucose levels.

Cardiovascular Health
Fibre's effects on insulin benefit the cardiovascular system, since insulin is thought to play a role in blood pressure regulation, blood clotting and atherosclerosis formation. Several studies have found beneficial effects of dietary fibre on the cardiovascular system. Several clinical trials have found that dietary fibres lower cholesterol levels and low-density lipoprotein. In animal studies, maltodextrin was found to dose-dependently suppress the elevation of blood triacylglycerol, cholesterol and insulin levels after a meal. One analysis found that soluble fibre has a favorable effect on blood lipids, in which each gram increase of dietary fibre, the concentration of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in the blood is lowered by about 0.052 mmol/L.

Besides increased insulin sensitivity, these effects are partly due to the short chain fatty acids produced by fibre fermentation. These fermentation products help regulate cholesterol metabolism by inhibiting fatty acid synthesis in the liver. There is also some evidence that soluble fibres bind bile acids or cholesterol during the formation of micelles, leading to lower levels of cholesterol in the liver and an up-regulation of LDL receptors, thereby increasing the clearance of LDL cholesterol. Other mechanisms that have been suggested include changes in intestinal motility, increased excretion of sterols, altered fat absorption, and increased satiety leading to lower overall energy intake.

Population studies have found that a lower intake of fibre is associated with higher blood pressure. In patients with hypertension, fibre consumption resulted in a net reduction in systolic blood pressure, independently of age, gender or other factors. Another study found that fibre supplementation changed systolic blood pressure by -1.13mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure by -1.26 mm Hg. Soluble fibre has also been found to improve mineral absorption in the gastrointestinal system, which may indirectly improve blood pressure. Reductions in blood pressure tend to be greater in older and populations who have high blood pressure. These trials also found that reduction in blood pressure tend to be greater with purified fibre supplements than with fibre-rich foods.

Prospective studies have suggested that soluble fibre intake is inversely associated with the risk of coronary heart disease. In the NHANES Epidimiologic Follow-up Study, 9776 adults were assessed, and it was found that the risk of CHD was greatest in the lowest quartile of dietary fibre intake. Participants who consumed more than 15.9 g of total dietary fibre per 1735 kcal had a 12% lower risk of CHD and an 11% lower risk of CVD compared with individuals who consumed less than 7.7 g. Other studies have suggested inverse associations between dietary fibre and CVD risk factors such as blood pressure, waist-hip ratio, fasting insulin level, triglyceride levels and fibrinogen levels.

Energy and Weight Loss
Many studies have found that increased fibre intake is associated with an increase in postmeal satiety and a decrease in subsequent hunger. The consumption of an additional 14g/day of fibre for more than 2 days has been associated with a 10% decrease in energy intake, and an increased body weight loss. These studies suggest that increased dietary fibre intake in individuals who are not consuming enough fibre may help to decrease the prevalence of obesity.

On the other hand, maltodextrin was found to help with lean tissue accretion in athletes who were taking part in resistance training.
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