Description
CHF #5LB, #5C, or #5P
Fibran Plus
Now formulated without fillers and more of what matters!
What’s New
- The fillers (maltodextrin and fructose) have been removed from the formula.
- The probiotic blend has been switched to a shelf-stable Bacillus complex (Bacillus coagulans, Bacillus subtilis, and Bacillus clausii).
- With the fillers removed, the formula now carries a higher percentage of each herb.
Why This Formula Is Better
No More Maltodextrin
Research has linked maltodextrin to increased gastrointestinal inflammation, irritation, and colitis.¹ Removing it results in a gentler formula, better suited to a product intended to support digestive comfort. Additionally, maltodextrin has a high glycemic index and load, which means it is undesirable for diabetics or individuals wanting to lose weight.2
More Herb, Less Filler
Because maltodextrin and fructose no longer take up space in the formula, a higher percentage of each herb is included in the formula.
A More Resilient Probiotic
The shelf-stable Bacillus complex is made up of spore-forming strains that hold up to room-temperature storage and are built to survive the trip through stomach acid, unlike many traditional probiotic strains that require refrigeration to stay viable.
Taste & Mixing
Higher levels of fennel, licorice, and clove naturally add sweetness and a richer herbal taste.
Without maltodextrin and fructose acting as dissolving agents, the powder will not dissolve as easily in liquid. For the best result, we recommend choosing one of the following mixing methods:
- Shake it in a shaker cup or bottle with a lid.
- Blend it briefly with a hand blender.
- Stir it vigorously with a fork.
Patients with bowel problems are generally unaware of how their own bowel habits may vary from the “norm”. Since their problems usually stem from childhood, representing lifelong habits and since they have no standards for comparison, most patients assume that their bowl function is normal. Most patients who develop colon cancer, hemorrhoids, diverticulitis, fistula and fissure have had a life long history of difficulty with their bowels. In most instances, they suffer from habitual constipation. The usual cause of chronic constipation is a lack of adequate dietary fiber. Dietary fiber is generally obtained from the food eaten, specifically food from plants.
Correcting the fiber inadequacy in one’s diet may help one to achieve normal bowel movements and normal bowel habits. A proper diet is conscious of calories, balanced nutrition, vitamins, avoidance of dangerous foods such as saturated fats, and attention to all sources of fiber. A typical diet of meats, dairy products, breads made from enriched or refined flours, and other starches such as potatoes, pasta and rice are very low in fiber. Some foods naturally high in fiber are dried beans, bran cereals (100% natural), broccoli, strawberries and sweet corn.
Learning how to change ones eating habits takes hard work over many many months. The process can take up to six (6) months or more. While one is learning to eat properly or if one is “too old” or “too set in their ways” to take on this major change, supplementing CHF #5C Fibran, or CHF #5P Fibran Plus may help your bowels to function normally.
Constipation can mean different thing to different people. For some it means not having frequent enough movements and for others it may be hard stools, trouble passing stools or a feeling of incomplete emptying after a bowel movement. You may have one or the other or a combination of both at some time or another. When this happens, you can use CHF #5LB to keep things moving normally.
The University of Maryland Medical Center states that there are two different types of fiber, soluble and insoluble. Both are important for health, digestion, and preventing diseases. Soluble fiber slows digestion and helps your body absorb vital nutrients from foods. Insoluble fiber adds bulk to the stool, helping foods pass more quickly through the stomach and intestines.
