Acacia fibre and partially hydrolysed guar gum (PHGG) are the only ingredients in Daily Healthy Fibre, and we spent a long time deciding on this formula. In this article, we'll talk about why these two soluble fibres are such an important, scientifically backed combination.
Boosting your prebiotic fibre with PHGG
PHGG is a high-quality, soluble fibre made from guar beans. Whilst insoluble fibres play an important role in adding bulk to your stools, it is soluble fibres that play the more important role in feeding your good gut bacteria and ensuring that you have a healthy gut microbiome. In turn, a healthy gut microbiome is crucial, not just for your digestive health, but for your overall wellbeing.
People sometimes get a little confused by the terms prebiotic and probiotic, so lets look at them first. In simple terms, Probiotics are the good bacteria we have in our gut. Prebiotics are any food that makes Probiotics thrive and proliferate. PHGG is a great way to provide this prebiotic food for the good guys in your gut.
Human clinical studies on PHGG have demonstrated benefits including:
- Significantly increased levels of the critical gut bacteria Bifidobacteria and Lactobacillus after just 2 weeks of PHGG consumption.
- In multiple trials participants reported significant constipation relief or improved stool forms.
- Patients suffering with SIBO, a condition characterised by gas, bloating and discomfort due to high levels of bacteria fermenting food in the small intestine, increased the eradication rate over 40% when PHGG was used alongside standard antibiotic treatments.
Due to the amount of scientific evidence supporting the benefits of PHGG on the gut microbiome it was so important to us to use it as a core ingredient of Daily Healthy Fibre. Most adults only manage to take in around 18 grams of fibre per day (around half the recommended amount), so including Daily Healthy Fibre in your routine is a great way to bridge this gap!
Adding the benefits of acacia
Our second ingredient in Daily Healthy Fibre is acacia fibre, a natural, 100% plant-based soluble fibre with a strong prebiotic effect. Like PHGG, it helps to boost, restore and sustain the beneficial microflora balance in your gut, to optimise your digestive health.
You can read more about the research behind both fibres in our article on the results of 79 scientific studies on acacia and PHGG.
Acacia + PHGG = Daily Healthy Fibre
Combining these two fibres in Daily Healthy Fibre gives you a balanced blend based on extensive scientific studies. Our mix is designed to give you the optimum amount in each dose (5 grams of acacia fibre and 3 grams of partially hydrolysed guar gum (PHGG) in each scoop).
So, what are the actual, tangible benefits of all this?
Improved gut health reduces low-level inflammation in the gut which directly translates to better overall wellbeing, clarity of mind and regularity. Additionally, the fibres in our blend have been shown to help with:
- Reducing cholesterol
- Regulating blood sugar levels
- Effortless appetite control
- Healthy insulin response
We hope that gives you a good overview of why we developed Daily Healthy Fibre with these ingredients. If youโd like to try introducing Daily Healthy Fibre into your gut health routine, click here to buy online from us today. And if you have any further questions, please do get in touch and weโd be happy to help.
