Your frequently asked FODMAP questions answered
FODMAPs are a category of short-chain carbohydrates. While their existence isn’t new, the scientific term only dates back to the early 2000s. Some people sti...
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What is Sunfiber?
Sunfiber is a galactomannan based soluble dietary fiber made from hydrolyzed guar gum. It is a versatile powder that can be easily added to a wide variety of...
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What are the Benefits of Sunfiber?
Sunfiber is a truly regulating dietary fiber that helps to normalize the digestive system. It is clinically shown to be effective at regulating occasional di...
Read More →What is Guar Gum?
Guar gum is a water soluble carbohydrate derived from the guar plant seed. It is used throughout the food industry for its superior thickening, gelling, emul...
Read More →What does Hydrolyzed mean?
Hydrolyzation is a controlled natural enzymatic process that breaks guar gum down into smaller units, greatly decreasing its viscosity and allowing the parti...
Read More →What is the recommended dosage for fiber?
The Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for fiber is 25 grams per day, based on a 2,000 calorie diet. The average diet intake is approximately 11 grams per day.
Read More →Are There Side Effects of Having Too Much Fiber?
People whose bodies are unaccustomed to getting sufficient dietary fiber – from food or fiber supplements – may sometimes experience gas, bloating and/or dia...
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Is Sunfiber a Prebiotic?
Sunfiber is a Prebiotic fiber that is unique in comparison to other non galactomannan based fibers. A prebiotic fiber is one that produces "short chain fatty...
Read More →What are Short Chain Fatty Acids?
There are basically three main types of SCFA. They are Acetates, Propionates, and Butyrates. Of the three types, the acetates and propionates are beneficial,...
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It is known that fiber can help with constipation, but can it improve diarrhea?
Typically not, however, with Sunfiber there is a true regulating effect helping with both constipation and diarrhea. Sunfiber binds excess water and tends to...
Read More →How Do I Know if My Body Needs More Fiber?
Most adults do not get the recommended daily requirement of dietary fiber: 25 grams for women and 38 grams for men. Some signs of fiber insufficiency include...
Read More →Is Sunfiber Safe?
As per the GRAS (Generally Regarded As Safe) determination, Sunfiber is safe for addition to conventional foods and supplements at a level limited only by cGMP.
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