PaleoFiber

PaleoFiber™ ®

Available in Berry and Unsweetened/unflavored powders

THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED FOR THE USE OF PHYSICIANS AND OTHER LICENSED HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONERS ONLY. THIS INFORMATION IS INTENDED FOR PHYSICIANS AND OTHER LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS TO USE AS A BASIS FOR DETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT TO RECOMMEND THESE PRODUCTS TO THEIR PATIENTS. THIS MEDICAL AND SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION IS NOT FOR USE BY CONSUMERS. THE DIETARY SUPPLEMENT PRODUCTS OFFERED BY DESIGNS FOR HEALTH ARE NOT INTENDED FOR USE BY CONSUMERS AS A MEANS TO CURE, TREAT, PREVENT, DIAGNOSE, OR MITIGATE ANY DISEASE OR OTHER MEDICAL CONDITION.

PaleoFiber is a combination of fibers derived from fruits, vegitables, roots, seeds, and tree extracts with added friendly bacteria and prebiotics. This product was designed with the features of the Paleolithetic diet in mind, which is what human physiology is most likely adapted.

PaleoFiber's unique features:

12 types of fiber: acacia gum, guar gum (from guar seeds), cellilose gum, carrot fiber, cranberry and flax seeds, psyllum husk, apple pectin, orange and prune fiber and two root fibers: inulin (from chicory root) and Konjac Glucomannan

Free of non-paleolithic food ectracts: grains, (wheat, oat, or rice bran) or legumes (peas, beans, or soy fibers)

Gluten and Lectin free, low allergenicity

Free of phytates (phytate fiber is found in grains, has an acid load and binds minerals, which interferes with their absorption)

Has significant antioxidant activity from FIBERGUM TAN (a unique acacia gum high in polyphenols) and cranberry sed (also high in polyphenols and anthocyanidins that give it it's red color)

Negligible caloric value, no significant carbohydrate content (although fiber is required to be listed as g of carbohydrates on food labels) 

A good balance of soluble and insoluble fibers, with emphasis on soluble fiber (which is very hard to get from common diets) 

Guaranteed purity: free of toxic contaminants

Naturally flavored: no artificial sweeteners, flavors, or colors    

MIXES WELL & TASTES GREAT!

Soluble Fibers in PaleoFiber include: guar gum, acacia gum, fruit & vegetable pectins, inulin, psyllium seed and konjac glucomannan. 

Insoluble Fibers found in PaleoFiber include: cellulose (from carrot fiber and psyllium husk) and lignins (such as flax and cranberry seed). 

Fiber supports fat loss: Fiber supports fat loss by reducing appetite, calories absorbed, and the insulin response. One study reported that 14g/day of fiber added to an unrestricted diet was associated with an average body weight loss of 4 lbs during four months.

Fiber supports lowering of glucose and insulin: Soluble fiber slows stomach emptying and the passage of food in the upper part of the intestine. Consequently, both the total amount of glucose and the rate at which it is absorbed is lowered. Since insulin response is proportional to the rate at which glucose appears in the bloodstream, average insulin levels and total insulin output are lowered by fiber consumption. Apple Pectin has been heavily studied for its ability to slow down gastric emptying (great for people who are hungry all the time), aid weight loss, reduce LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, and even diminish post-prandial insulin needs in insulin dependent diabetics. 

Fiber supports cholesterol and triglyceride reduction: Soluble fiber binds fatty acids, cholesterol and bile acids and prevents their absorption or reabsorption during circulation. Soluble fiber increases bile acid synthesis creating an avenue for cholesterol excretion. Since insulin stimulates cholesterol and triglyceride synthesis, lowering insulin through fiber may lower blood lipids. It may be wise to consume PaleoFiber with meals that contain cholesterol such as dinner. 

Fiber and cholesterol-lowering medications: Fiber may have a supplementary effect on the cholesterol lowering effects of statins. One study found that a combination of lovastatin and 20g/day of guar gum lowered total cholesterol by 44%, while lovastatin alone only lowered it by 34%. 

Fiber supports gastrointestinal health: Soluble fibers can be converted by friendly intestinal bacteria to short-chain fatty acids (SCFA), which can nourish the intestinal cells and help maintain proper colon pH, with reduces growth of pathogenic bacteria. Fiber helps cleanse the colon of toxins and impurities as well, which may reduce the risk of colon cancer. 

Everyone can benefit from PaleoFiber: The RDA of fiber is 25-30g/day, but because the modern diet is deficient in fiber as well as fruits and vegetables most Americans only average about 15g per day. One teaspoon of PaleoFiber provides 8.4 grams of fiber - 60% soluble and 40% insoluble. Add PaleoFiber to your daily diet to ensure adequate fiber intake. 

How to take PaleoFiber: Start with 10.6 grams (approximately 1 tablespoon) in water with lunch or dinner. Benefits are great- est when taken with meals that contain starchy carbohydrates and/or cholesterol. Prevent gas and bloating by increasing doses slowly, allowing the body time to adjust to higher doses of fiber. Do not take fiber at the same time as any prescription medica- tion, especially fat soluble ones like HRT as it may reduce the absorption. It is not ideal to take PaleoFiber at the same time as your supplements.