PaleoFibre Powder

300 Grams

• An unflavoured, unsweetened fibre powder
• containing 12 different sources of soluble and insoluble fibre
• Sourced from fruits, vegetables, roots, tree gum and seeds
• Supports gastrointestinal health and function
• This quality product also contains partially hydrolysed guar gum (PHGG) and prebiotics
• Paleo-friendly
• Vegan Friendly

The paleo-diet, otherwise known as ‘paleolithic’, ‘hunter-gatherer’,’ stone-age’ or ‘caveman diet’ is a reference to the types of foods commonly consumed approximately 2.5 million to 10,000 years ago by our human ancestors. These foods included lean meats, fish, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds — foods that in the past could be obtained by hunting and gathering. The paleo-diet also places emphasis on avoiding agricultural crops such as grains, refined carbohydrates, dairy foods and legumes.

Fibre

Dietary fibre is classified as the edible parts of plants that are resistant to the digestion and absorption in the small intestine and can undergo complete or partial fermentation in the large intestine.

In addition to fibre being resistant to digestion, there are a number of characteristics attributed to the properties of fibre that support the physiological function of the bowel. These characteristics include the fibres solubility, viscosity, ability to absorb water and bond molecules, and the ability to be fermented by intestinal bacteria.

Two well-known characteristics of fibre is its solubility or insolubility in water.

Soluble fibre

Soluble fibre attracts and holds water in the gastrointestinal tract, which slows digestive emptying, and increases bulk and stool movement. Soluble fibres that are fermented in the large intestine are known as prebiotics. Prebiotics generate short-chain fatty acids and support bowel flora.

Insoluble fibre

Fibre that does not dissolve in water helps to bulk up the volume of the stool and increase transit time, which supports regular laxation.

Partially hydrolysed guar gum

Guar gum is a soluble fibre from the seed of the guar plant Cyamoposis tetragonolobus, originally found growing in India and Pakistan. Guar gum is highly viscose in liquids, which proves difficult when it is incorporated into foods. Through enzymatic hydrolysis, partially hydrolysed guar gum PHGG was developed to overcome the barriers of traditional guar gum. The benefits of PHGG is a less viscose, more soluble dietary fibre resulting in patient compliance, lower mineral binding capacity, and greater bacterial fermentation, and short-chain fatty acid production.

An unflavoured and unsweetened fibre powder containing 12 different sources of fibre

The 12 Fibres

Paleofibre includes PHGG, Acacia gum, Bamboo fibre, Guar gum, Cranberry protein powder, Carrot powder, Chicory root inulin, Apple fibre, Glucomannan, Flaxseed, Psyllium husk, Apple pectin and prune powder, providing both soluble and insoluble fibre.