Fiber is one of those things that you just can’t live without. At least not if you don’t want to be constipated and stuck with an insatiable appetite for the rest of your life. No, dietary fiber is definitely a must-have. Don’t worry, fiber doesn’t have to taste like cardboard, nor does it have to […]
Larch arabinogalactan (AG) powder is a polysaccharide taken from the wood of a Larch tree that is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a source of dietary fiber. It extends its use as a fiber source to providing therapeutic benefits in that it may help boost the immune system and act as […]
A polysaccharide is a carbohydrate structure that produces a long chain of Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen cells. Polysaccharides are formed with glycosidic bonds which hold the chain together. In nutrition, polysaccharides are digested in the body and used as potential energy sources. There are many benefits to this macro-molecule. Polysaccharides are a broad term for […]
Arabinogalactan fiber promotes immunity health and colon health by controlling acid build up in the gastrointestinal tract. It promotes the growth of healthy bacteria in the colon and activating immune cells. It is an FDA-approved source of dietary fiber. Arabinogalactan fiber is used for infections, lowering cholesterol, improving immunity, and providing a source of fiber. […]
Fiber is an important part of our daily nutrition and should be included as a part of a healthy, well balanced diet. There are two different types of fiber that can be included in your diet, soluble and non soluble fiber. Soluble fiber will help to control your blood sugar and may also have a […]
If you are someone who has been taking psyllium husk powder as a part of a colon cleansing program or to work as a digestive aid, then you may be wondering exactly what it is that you are taking on a regular basis. The psyllium husks are derived from a plant that is known as […]
One well known water-soluble polysaccharide, called glucomannan, is a dietary fiber. Glucomannan comes from the dry matter part of the root of the konjac plant. This substance is very low in carbohydrates and it does not have any calories. It was approved as a food additive in 1977 and since then has been traditionally used […]
As a person gets older their metabolism tends to slow down. Something that goes along with that is constipation. Constipation can be a very uncomfortable even miserable feeling for the average person. Most people do not realize how much this can affect them until they have experienced it for themselves. There are many things that […]