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Dietary fiber is essential for digestion, gut health, and overall well-being – yet it’s often neglected in our daily lives. Our products help you increase your fiber intake easily and comfortably. They contain high-quality plant-based sources such as PHGG and baobab, dissolve easily, and can be simply added to drinks or meals.
Dietary Fiber: More Than Just Digestion
Dietary fiber is much more than just a “filler” in the diet. Generally, a distinction is made between soluble and insoluble dietary fiber. Soluble dietary fibers, such as PHGG or certain fruit fibers, can be fermented by gut bacteria. This process produces short-chain fatty acids, which are associated with normal bowel function and the nourishment of the intestinal mucosa. Insoluble fiber primarily increases stool volume, thereby supporting a normal digestive routine.
Why is fiber so important?
Adequate fiber intake is closely linked to a balanced diet. Fiber can make meals more nutrient-dense, support daily digestive function, and specifically benefit the gut microbiome through prebiotic effects. However, especially in modern daily life, fiber-rich foods such as vegetables, legumes, seeds, nuts, or whole grain products are often neglected. Depending on the source of fiber, solubility, swelling behavior, and tolerability vary significantly. That is why it is worth relying on easily digestible fibers that suit your own diet and digestion. Fiber is particularly relevant for:
- a high-fiber, plant-based diet,
- supporting normal digestion,
- the gut microbiome and beneficial gut bacteria,
- increased satiety as part of a mindful diet,
- diets, dietary changes, and low-carb diets
- people with sensitive digestive systems, depending on the source of fiber
Who benefits from a targeted fiber intake?
Fiber requirements can vary depending on diet, lifestyle, and individual tolerance. A supplement can be particularly beneficial for people with low-fiber diets, those on diets or changing their eating habits, people with sensitive digestion, individuals who consume few vegetables, fruits, or legumes, and anyone who wants to specifically support their gut microbiome.
It is important to introduce fiber gradually and choose the right source. Products that dissolve easily, have a neutral taste, and are well-tolerated make daily use particularly simple - and help increase fiber intake in a straightforward, long-term way.
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PHGG Guar Gum: Prebiotic Soluble Fiber
Our Biomfiber PHGG Guar Gum is a high-quality, soluble fiber made from partially hydrolyzed guar gum. The special manufacturing process produces a fine, flavorless, and highly soluble powder that can be easily stirred into water, smoothies, yogurt, or meals. As a prebiotic dietary fiber, PHGG can support the growth of beneficial gut bacteria and thus make a valuable contribution to a high-fiber diet.
Unlike traditional guar gum, PHGG has low viscosity. This means it does not swell significantly, does not gel, and barely alters the consistency of beverages. This makes it ideal for anyone who wants to increase their daily fiber intake without having to rely on powders that thicken heavily. Our Biomfiber PHGG is low-FODMAP and therefore also suitable for people with sensitive digestion.
