A diet rich in fiber provides immeasurable benefits to the human body. This article highlights these benefits and briefly how the process works. Fiber helps cleanse the body of toxins. The two forms of fiber that the body needs are soluble and insoluble. Both are important to promote optimal health.

Soluble fiber dissolves in water and forms a gelatinous substance during digestion. In this way, it traps excess sugars, fats, and cholesterol as it moves through the intestines, helping to eliminate them from the body. It also plays an important role in lowering blood LDL cholesterol and lowering blood glucose levels after eating.

Insoluble fiber never dissolves. Instead, it acts like a sponge, absorbing 15 times its weight in water. Its primary benefit is providing bulk, which can help promote feelings of fullness while also speeding up the movement of food through the digestive system, promoting regularity.

Is that how it works:

1. Bile is produced in the liver to aid digestion. This bile is made up of acids and cholesterol.

2. The bile is then stored and concentrated in the gallbladder until foods containing fat are ingested.

3. After eating a meal, bile pours into the small intestine and breaks down fat, fat, and other food particles.

4. The bile is then broken down into its individual components: cholesterol, fat, toxins, and waste. All of this happens in the lower end of the intestines.

5. If there is an adequate amount of fiber in the intestines, it retains cholesterol, fat and toxins and removes them from the body.

6. If there is not enough fiber in the intestines, the toxins re-enter the bloodstream and circulate again throughout the body. These toxins will eventually reach the liver. This forces the liver to process them again and pour them into the intestines in the next batch of bile.

Fiber as a dietary supplement must contain a proprietary blend of natural fiber sources. The best method of ingestion is a fiber drink. Your dietary fiber drink should be formulated with a unique blend of oatmeal, apple, rice bran, chicory root, malt dextrin fiber, and fructooligosaccharide (FOS for short). There must also be a proprietary blend of calming herbs, antioxidants, and probiotics to make a truly unique health supplement.

Soothing herbs like ginger help reduce occasional intestinal gas and bloating, while peppermint and licorice root help balance intestinal flora and relieve mild indigestion.

Antioxidants like lactobacillus acidophilus are “friendly” bacteria that help break down food in the intestines, as well as create an environment that keeps “bad” bacteria in check.

How much fiber do you need each day? On a daily basis, 95% of Americans only get about half the fiber they need. A single 13-15 gram serving of healthy fiber will help you meet your optimal daily fiber needs.