Fiber-Plex, the convenient dietary supplement by Douglas Laboratories, offers a unique combination of all major classes of naturally occurring dietary fiber. With a balance of soluble and insoluble, as well as fermentable and non-fermentable fiber, Fiber-Plex capsules provide numerous nutritional benefits for the health of the gastrointestinal tract.

Dietary fiber consists of complex carbohydrates that resist the action of digestive enzymes and pass through the intestinal tract without being absorbed. Fiber-Plex includes substances such as cellulose, hemicellulose, pectins, gums, and lignin. Insoluble fiber, like cellulose, adds fecal bulk, binds water, and softens stools, promoting healthy bowel movements. Soluble fiber, such as pectin and gums, ferments in the colon, resulting in lower colonic pH levels and the production of short-chain fatty acids that support the intestinal microflora and mucosal cell health. These fatty acids also facilitate colonic water absorption.

Another benefit of dietary fiber is its ability to bind dietary cholesterol and bile acids in the intestine, contributing to cholesterol metabolism and overall health. When hydrated, most types of dietary fiber also increase stomach volume, leading to a feeling of fullness.

Fiber-Plex takes advantage of all the physiological benefits of fiber by combining a wide variety of insoluble, non-fermentable, and soluble fermentable natural fiber sources. It contains glucomannan, a partially fermentable, soluble fiber extracted from the konjac root, known for its high water-binding capacity and potential role in cholesterol metabolism. Carrot and celery powders offer a rich array of soluble and insoluble fibers like cellulose, hemicellulose, pectin, and lignin. Sodium alginate, derived from seaweed, provides a soluble, partially fermentable fiber. Pectin, another soluble dietary fiber, contributes beneficial short-chain fatty acids to the colon. Fiber-Plex includes both high- and low-methoxyl pectins.

Furthermore, slippery elm powder, containing essential gums and mucilages, supports the mucous lining of the gastrointestinal tract.

Fiber-Plex is ideal for individuals looking to increase their intake of a broad spectrum of nutritionally important dietary fiber sources. However, consuming this product can expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, please visit www.p65warnings.ca.gov/food.

Enhance your gastrointestinal health with Fiber-Plex, the comprehensive dietary supplement containing a diverse range of naturally occurring fiber for improved wellbeing.