NOW Foods Prebiotic Fiber with Fibersol-2

NOW Foods Prebiotic Fiber with Fibersol-2

Name: NOW Foods Prebiotic Fiber with Fibersol-2
Brand: NOW Foods
SKU: 733739059079
Price: 20.99 GBP
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Brands: NOW Foods

£20.99

A plain, tasteless soluble fibre powder that stirs into any drink.

What it is

Fibersol-2, a soluble fibre derived from non-GMO corn
Tasteless, and dissolves quickly in water
Pure powder — nothing else added

How to use

Take as directed on the pack. Stir into water or a cold drink.

Good to know

Non-GMO

A food supplement, not a substitute for a varied diet and healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the stated dose. Keep out of reach of children.

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SKU: 733739059079

At a glance

Limited

evidence for soluble fibre (resistant dextrin, guar fibre, xos)

Our honest take

Pure Fibersol-2, a resistant dextrin made from corn, as a tasteless powder: 2 level tablespoons (12 g) add 11 g of soluble fibre, over a third of the 30 g a day UK adults are advised to eat, and the 340 g tub gives about 28 servings. It dissolves into any drink, but there are no authorised claims for this fibre and the evidence for specific effects is limited. More beans, oats, vegetables and wholegrains would do the same job for less; this suits people who struggle to eat enough fibre.

You find it hard to reach 30 g of fibre a day from food
You want a fibre that is tasteless and does not thicken drinks
You want a single-ingredient powder
You take medicines that need careful timing (fibre can slow absorption; ask your pharmacist)
You have ongoing bowel symptoms that your GP has not checked
You can easily add more fibre-rich food instead

The science

Soluble fibre (resistant dextrin, guar fibre, XOS)· evidence: Limited

Resistant dextrin (Fibersol-2), partially hydrolysed guar gum (Sunfiber) and xylo-oligosaccharides (XOS) are soluble fibres that dissolve without much taste or thickening, so they are easy to add to drinks. They count towards your daily fibre.

Studies on each are mostly small and funded by ingredient makers, with mixed results. There are no authorised health claims for these specific fibres, so we make no claims about what they do beyond adding fibre to your diet.

Most UK adults eat about 20 g of fibre a day against a target of 30 g. Oats, beans, lentils, vegetables, fruit and wholegrains are the cheapest way to close that gap.

Typical dose: Typically 3 to 10 g a day; start low and build up.

Safety: Can cause wind and bloating at first. Drink plenty of fluid. Fibre can slow the absorption of some medicines, so take medicines at a different time of day and check with your pharmacist.

Research we looked at:
SACN (2015). Carbohydrates and Health. Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition.
NHS. How to get more fibre into your diet. nhs.uk (Live Well).
GB Nutrition and Health Claims Register (Department of Health and Social Care).

Ingredients & nutrition

Per daily dose (2 level tablespoons, 12 g): 20 kcal; carbohydrate 12 g, of which dietary fibre 11 g (soluble). 340 g tub, about 28 daily doses.

Ingredients: Fibersol-2 digestion-resistant maltodextrin (from corn). No other ingredients. Vegan.

Always check the pack you receive, as manufacturers sometimes update recipes.

How to use

Mix 2 level tablespoons into 240 ml of water or another drink once a day. Start with a smaller amount if you are not used to fibre. Do not exceed the stated daily dose.

Food supplements should not replace a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. General information, not medical advice. Speak to your GP or pharmacist first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition or take medication.