Now foods Acacia Fiber Organic Powder - 12 oz

About NOW
NOW Foods has been a leading innovator in the natural products industry since 1968. Even when healthy products and natural supplements were not so much in the mainstream yet, NOW Foods never wavered from their mission - to provide value in products and services that empower people to lead healthier lives. As natural products manufacturers, NOW is very much aware of their potential impact on the environment. So, they make it a top priority to commit themselves to take responsibility and reduce their carbon footprint and make an effort to host and participate in environmental initiatives throughout their local community. Every product that leaves the NOW Foods facility is of the highest of quality and manufactured under Good Manufacturing Practices. All products with the NOW Foods label is guaranteed to be steroid free, probiotic strain verified, USDA Certified Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, Gluten Free, Vegan, Kosher and Halal.

Soluble Vs. Insoluble Fiber
The best way to continually detox your body in a safe, gentle way is through a diet rich in fiber. There are essentially two types of fiber: insoluble and soluble. Insoluble fiber can be found in most veggies and grains. Due to its dense matter, insoluble fiber cannot be broken down in the gut. So, it breaks down after passing through the gut to help relieve constipation and promote intestinal regularity. Soluble fiber is mostly found in sees, nuts, lentils and some veggies and fruits. Soluble fiber can bind to cholesterol and sugar which helps slow their absorption into the bloodstream. Soluble fiber has also been known to support the good bacterias in the gut, making it a great choice for a probiotic to help keep your microbiome in good shape. Both fibers are important to have regularly but, unfortunately, most Americans are deficient in fiber. But, luckily, we live in a world where we can add a small tablespoon of NOW Foods - Acacia Fiber Organic Powder to your morning smoothie and easily get all the benefits from fiber you need.

The Benefits of Acacia Fiber
Acacia fiber is a soluble fiber made from the sap of the Acacia tree, which is indigenous to certain regions in Africa, India and Pakistan. The sap has been used for decades and has a wide variety benefits and healing properties like healing wounds, promoting oral health, and soothing the common cold. Usually when adding fibrous foods into your diet, you will probably experience a good amount of bloating and gas. But, acacia fiber is very gentle on the stomach and can actually reduce gas and bloating symptoms because of its ability of slow the fermentation rate in the gut. Unlike competing fiber supplements that are aggressive and irritating to your body. Acacia fiber is also a powerful prebiotic. The prebiotic properties produce gases that help fertilize the healthy bacterias that live in your lower gut. When having both soluble fiber, like NOW Foods - Acacia Fiber Organic Powder, mixed with an insoluble fiber, like kale - you create the perfect recipe for having a healthy stomach and a better day!