Fiber Food

Fibers maintain normal bowel movement and reduces fat and cholesterol
200 capsules, Code 229, $20.95

Fiber Food provides natural, bulk-producing soluble fiber including Psyllium seed husks, Guar gum, and Apple pectin. These fibers help maintain normal bowel movement and have been shown to reduce fat and cholesterol levels.

There are published studies showing that dietary fiber can reduce the risk of colon cancer. Fiber Food helps clean the walls of the intestines and enhances the elimination of fecal mutagens.Guar gum is a documented anti-obesity agent. Apple pectin has been shown to significantly lower cholesterol levels and psyllium seed husks promote normal bowel movement.

It is estimated that some form of digestive disorder affects more than 100 million people in America. A healthy digestive system is essential for everyone, and people are just beginning to understand the impact that it has on overall health. In addition to ensuring that we effectively absorb nutrients from our food while eliminating harmful agents and waste - a healthy digestive system is key to a strong immune system.

Dosage and use

• One teaspoon or six capsules with each meal are suggested.
  
• Always mix Fiber Food with at least ten ounces of water.
  
• Do not take fiber supplements with oil-based products CLA, perilla oil, fish oil, GLA, or CoQ10. .

LE Magazine March 2004
Increasing Fiber Intake May Slow Atherosclerosis

New research supports the hypothesis that fiber retards the progression of cardiovascular disease through its effect on lipids. Published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the findings were obtained from the Los Angeles Atherosclerosis Study, a prospective study that is investigating fiber’s ability to help combat atherosclerosis.*

In the study, 500 men and women between the ages of 40 and 60 with no history of cardiovascular events received baseline examinations and were followed for three years. Dietary information was obtained through oral and telephone interviews at the beginning of the study and at the first follow up at 18 months. Intima-media thickness of the common carotid arteries (a measure of atherosclerosis) was determined by ultrasound examination at the study’s onset, at 18 months, and at three years. Blood samples taken at all three examinations provided data on serum lipids.

The median total fiber intake in the fifth of the study population with the highest fiber intake was found to be twice that of the fifth with the lowest fiber intake. Intima-media thickness progression declined with an increase in fiber intake. The trend was significant for viscous (soluble) fiber found particularly in fruits and vegetables, and in pectin. Controlling for the intake of fruit and vegetables, which have other anti-atherogenic constituents, did not alter the findings.

Increased high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels were correlated with an increase in total fiber, viscous fiber, and pectin. Additionally, the ratio of total cholesterol to HDL improved with greater total fiber, viscous fiber, and pectin intake. The study authors concluded: “The present study suggests that increased dietary fiber intake has significant cardiovascular benefit and that the regulation of serum lipids by dietary fiber may be partially involved in the process of slowing the progression of atherosclerosis.”

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease