NutriClean Advanced Fiber Powder has been
shown to relieve occasional constipation†, thereby balancing the activity of
the bowel. The bowel is the major point of excretion from the digestive system
and a major determinant in overall digestive system health. This blend of
fibers and probiotics team up to deliver optimum cleansing by purifying the
colon as it balances the bowel, and promotes a healthy immune system.
NutriClean Advanced Fiber Powder delivers top
quality soluble fiber with beneficial probiotics, which promotes the growth of
good bacteria in the colon, keeping things in balance in terms of
microorganisms. Verified by our in-house scientists, NutriClean Advanced Fiber
powder contains one of the most advantageous mixtures of L-glutamine, inulin, Fibersol-2
and probiotics. NutriClean Advanced Fiber Powder’s probiotic blend supplies 1.5
billion healthful microorganisms. Taking a good-quality colon and digestive
cleansing system and detoxification regimen may be beneficial to clear out
waste products and balance the bowel.
Ingredients
Fibersol-2® (soluble fiber flucose polymer
complex) (5,000 mg)
Fibersol-2 is a soluble fiber having a
positive impact on the elimination of wastes and colon cleansing, as well as
helping to maintain balanced bowels, helping support normal bowel regularity
and fecal volume, and supporting healthy digestive function. Fibersol-2 is a
spray-dried powder made by the pyrolysis and stabilized enzymatic hydrolysis of
cornstarch. It is a safe (GRAS) maltodextrin, easily mixed in water and carries
no flavor. Fibersol-2 has a very low viscosity, high solubility, low
hygroscopicity and clarity in solution. Because it is high in naturally
occurring chemical bonds that remain undigested even in the digestive tract, it
helps to support overall health by helping to maintain normal cholesterol
levels, helping to maintain normal blood glucose levels and promoting immune
health.
A general review article by Kazuhiro
Ohkuma and Shigeru Wakabayashi (Advanced Dietary Fibre Technology, 2000) covered
the beneficial properties of Fibersol-2. "Its viscosity is lower than that
of a conventional maltodextrin, although both have the same DE value,"
they noted. "A solution of Fibersol-2 is very clear and stable and does
not become cloudy or show signs of any precipitation when kept for long periods
of time. It also has very good anti-acid properties and can be cooked and
sterilized at high temperature in food applications due to its stability in
heat processes." Many studies on Fibersol-2 have looked at its health
benefits. Physiologically, the ingredient has been shown to promote normal
bowel regularity and stool volume. In a study of 14 females and six males with
fecal frequency fewer than three times per week, the subjects received 3.75 g
of Fibersol-2 per day for five days. One researcher found that weekly fecal
frequency increased from 2.6 to 4.0 times. In addition, fecal volume (expressed
in terms of the volume of an egg) was increased from 6.0 to 11.3. The subjects
also had significantly increased proportions of bifidobacteria in intestinal
microflora. This finding was supported in another study in which healthy adults
were given 10g of Fibersol-2 three times per day over a one-month period.
Researchers found that bifidobacterium increased in all subjects, with some
experiencing increases of more than 10 percent.
Fibersol-2 is capable of increasing the
amount of good bacteria, probiotics, within the large intestine due to the fact
that most of this fiber is transported to that specific area of the colon. In a
normal absorption pattern of a sugar and starch mixture, the majority is
absorbed in the stomach and in the beginning of the small intestine. Ohkuma and
Wakabayashi hypothesized that most of Fibersol-2 escapes digestion in the upper
gastrointestinal tract. "It is estimated that approximately 90 percent of
the administered Fibersol-2 reaches the large intestine and half of that is
metabolized by intestinal bacteria," they noted.
Fibersol-2’s slow digestion helps
maintain blood glucose levels. In one study, changes in postprandial blood
glucose levels were monitored in 40 healthy humans. The subjects were given a
fixed menu of Japanese udon noodles with fried bean curd and rice, with either
green tea or a beverage containing 5.0g of Fibersol-2. Postprandial blood
glucose levels for subjects receiving green tea and Fibersol-2 remained low,
compared to subjects ingesting only green tea, despite the subjects eating the
same food. (Tokunaga K and Matsuoka A, "Effects of a [FOSHU] which
contains indigestible dextrin as an effective ingredient on glucose and lipid
metabolism," J Japanese Diabetes Society, 42:61-65, 1999.) Animal models
have taken this finding further to determine how it could promote weight loss.
Inulin Fiber (fructo-oligosaccharide extract
of chicory root) (5,000 mg)
Inulin fiber delivers eight milligrams
of prebiotic, which is a subset fiber. These types of prebiotic fibers are food
sources that are preferred by friendly bacteria. Inulin, an important
prebiotic, exists in foods such as asparagus, chicory, garlic, Jerusalem
artichoke and onion. Inulin or fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) are fibers in the
form of starches that the human body cannot fully digest. When a person
consumes prebiotics, the undigested portions provide nourishment for beneficial
bacteria in the digestive tract. Inulins may promote the growth of favorable
bacterial populations, such as bifidobacteria in the colon. Bifidobacteria may
inhibit the growth of pathogenic bacteria, such as Clostridium perfringens and
diarrheogenic strains of Escherichia coli.
Probiotic Blend (Lactobacillus acidophilus,
Lactobacillus plantarum, Bifodobacterium bifidum, Lactobacillus casei)
Probiotics, such as acidophilus or
Lactobacillus acidophilus, are strains of "beneficial" or
"good" bacteria, known to help to maintain a healthy digestive tract.
The digestive system naturally houses trillions of these good bacteria that
directly help the body digest, modify and convert the foods we eat. Disruptions
to these populations of probiotics (good bacteria) are common and must be kept
at adequate levels in order to overwhelm other bacteria, which may begin to run
rampant in the event the good bacteria levels decrease. In displacing other
bacteria and yeast, acidophilus (and other beneficial bacteria like plantarun,
bifidum and casei) may also play a significant role in maintaining a healthy
immune system, and promoting a healthy colon. Such beneficial bacteria can be
found naturally in foods, such as cultured yogurts and kefir.
Both human and animal studies have
demonstrated direct benefits of consistent ingestion of acidophilus and other
beneficial bacteria on immune system function. Overall, the probiotic bacteria
support the ability of the immune system to recognize and destroy invading
organisms. Several key fighters of the immune system, including macrophages,
immunoglobulins cytokines, are benefit by regular intake of beneficial
bacteria. Consuming beneficial bacteria helps maintain healthy white blood cell
counts.
L-glutamine (1,000 mg)
High-protein foods, including meat, fish,
beans and dairy products, are excellent sources of glutamine. L-glutamine is an
amino acid derived from another amino acid, glutamic acid. Glutamine is a
restorative amino acid that is used by the GI tract as its source of fuel.
Glutamine helps to support overall health by helping to maintain normal
cholesterol levels, helping to maintain normal blood glucose levels and
promoting immune health. Heavy exercise, infection, surgery and trauma can all
deplete the body's glutamine reserves, particularly in muscle cells. Because
the cells of the intestine use glutamine for fuel, supplemental L-glutamine has
been used to promote digestive health.