Natural Factors Organic Low FODMAP Reliefibre is an unflavoured fibre powder. One scoop (about 5 g) is 5 g of organic partially hydrolyzed guar gum. Source of fiber for the maintenance of healthy gastrointestinal functions.
What is Reliefibre?
Reliefibre is the brand name for a soluble fibre made from the guar bean. The guar gum is partially hydrolyzed, meaning its long chains are cut into shorter ones, which leaves a powder that dissolves in liquid without thickening it. The fibre is certified organic and carries a low FODMAP designation.
Key features
5 g organic partially hydrolyzed guar gum per scoop
Unflavoured powder with nothing else added for taste
200 g tub
Vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO, dairy-free and soy-free
Why an unflavoured powder?
With no flavour of its own, the powder can be stirred into water, juice or soft food without changing how the drink or dish tastes. This version suits people who want a single-ingredient fibre and would rather skip added flavours.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects the large intestine. Symptoms of IBS typically include constipation, diarrhea, bloating, gas, and abdominal pain. Naturally sourced from organic guar beans, Reliefibre is a highly soluble dietary fibre and prebiotic. Reliefibre is low FODMAP certified and clinically recognized to maintain digestive health and relieve symptoms of IBS.
*FODMAPs are a group of short chain carbohydrates and sugar alcohols which can cause gas-related pain, constipation, and diarrhea in IBS sufferers.
Dosage: IBS, diarrhea (adults): Mix 1 serving (5 g) with 250 mL of water, 1–2 times daily or as directed by a health care practitioner. Constipation, stool, glycemic index (adults): Mix 1 serving (5 g) or 2 servings (10 g) with 250 mL of water daily or as directed by a health care practitioner. IBS, diarrhea (children above 8 years of age): Mix 1 serving (5 g) with 250 mL of water daily or as directed by a health care practitioner. Constipation, stool, glycemic index (children aged 12–16 years): Mix 1 serving (5 g) with 250 mL of water daily or as directed by a health care practitioner.
Cautions: Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if: 1) you have diabetes mellitus in which blood sugar is difficult to regulate, 2) you are taking medications which inhibit peristaltic movement (e.g., opioids, loperamide), 3) you have symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or fever (as these could be signs of abdominal constipations of the gastrointestinal tract, disease of the oesophagus and/or the superior opening of the stomach (cardia), potential or existing intestinal blockage, paralysis of the intestine, megacolon, fecal impaction, inflamed bowel, or appendicitis). Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen, or if laxative effect does not occur within seven days. Do not use if you are experiencing a sudden change in bowel habits that has persisted for more than 2 weeks, undiagnosed rectal bleeding, or failure to defecate following the use of another laxative product. Keep out of the reach of children.
