The importance of fiber in our dietary intake has a long history, most notably for the treatment for constipation that dates all the way back to ancient Greece. There was a period of time in our recent history that fiber was considered food waste that contributed to the elimination of essential nutrients from the body. Research in the 1970s helped to put an end to the idea that fiber might not be good for us. We now know that fiber is an important component of the carbohydrates recognized as an essential nutrient. Even so, most Americans and Canadians do not get enough dietary fiber.
To help alleviate fiber deficiency, AIM offers two choices of supplemental fiber: Fit ’n Fiber and Herbal Fiberblend. Both products provide convenient ways to increase your dietary intake of fiber, which is essential for good health.
This July blog focuses on the product benefits of Herbal Fiberblend.
Herbal Fiberblend: The Inner Cleanser and Protector
It’s not the most pleasant of subjects to consider, but we all need to regularly eliminate toxins and waste from our bodies to stay healthy. Dietary fiber is a key factor in getting this done effectively. In a natural way, Herbal Fiberblend takes the acts of cleansing, detoxifying and defecating to an optimal level.
Like many of the products in the AIM lineup, the Herbal Fiberblend name gives you immediate clues as to its ingredient makeup. Psyllium fiber with a blend of soothing herbs creates Herbal Fiberblend’s unique formulation. However, you have to dig a little deeper into the ingredients to discover all of Herbal Fiberblend’s benefits.
The bulk of Herbal Fiberblend ingredients is psyllium husk, a nonfermented, gel-forming fiber source with a water-retaining capacity. Psyllium husk remains intact as it moves through the gastrointestinal tract to the colon, bulking and softening up stools for easy elimination. Being 3.4 times more effective than wheat bran for increasing stool output, psyllium has been shown to be the most effective fiber for alleviating constipation. And this water-soluble fiber helps maintain healthy cholesterol and blood sugar levels. But Herbal Fiberblend’s benefits do not end there.
Its selection of herbs contributes to the cleansing and detoxifying effects of this dietary supplement. Botanicals such as marshmallow root, slippery elm bark and witch hazel leaf help lubricate and protect the mucus layer of the digestive tract’s interior surface. Violet leaf’s antimicrobial and insecticidal cyclotides (bioactive mini-proteins) help to expel parasites. In other words, what protects the plant protects the body when used as an herbal ingredient.
The natural protection, detoxification, cleansing and gastrointestinal support provided by the grouping of plant-based ingredients in Herbal Fiberblend makes it an ideal choice for digestive health.
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