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Fiber essentially comes from vegetables, fruits, grains, legumes, and nuts. Fiber contains roughage that helps to ward off inflammation throughout the body and helps to push waste through the intestines. There are two different kinds of fiber: soluble and insoluble. Fiber does a great job of keeping your digestive system moving and in good working order. Additionally, fiber helps with promoting bowel movement regularity and preventing constipation. Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that include 7 grams of soluble fiber per day from psyllium husk, as in Naturlax®, may reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol.

Soluble fiber is a form of fiber that is able to be absorbed into the body. This type of fiber can absorb water, swell, ferment, and become a viscous, gel-like substance. Examples of soluble fiber include foods like Naturlax® Psyllium Fiber, whole grains, vegetables and fruit, nuts and seeds, and cereal. Insoluble fiber is a form of fiber that does not absorb any water. This type of fiber consists of bulk that does not get digested on its trip through the digestive tract. Examples of insoluble foods include beans and legumes, wheat bran and germ, barley, vegetables, and some fruits.

It is generally agreed upon that fiber is an invaluable part of a healthy diet. People are generally not getting enough daily fiber, which can have consequences to your health. Fiber isn’t just for passing your stool easier. It helps clean your intestines of toxins and build up. It helps reduce inflammation, which many have observed to possibly be the leading cause of cardiovascular disease. Psyllium husk powder fiber helps you reduce cholesterol and supports a healthy lifestyle.

It is recommended to get anywhere from 25 grams to 35 grams of fiber each day, depending on your age and gender. The western diet has unfortunately lost track of fiber’s importance within the body, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late. Consuming a diet rich in plant foods like Naturlax® Psyllium Husk powder, vegetables, fruit, beans, whole grains, and nuts is important in promoting health and preventing disease.

One serving of Naturlax has 4 grams of this soluble fiber. One serving of Naturlax fiber capsules has 1.2 grams of this soluble fiber. Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that include 7 grams of soluble fiber per day from psyllium husk, as in Naturlax®, may reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol.

Naturlax® Psyllium husk Powder is made from the outer husks of the psyllium plant and is a great source of fiber that works harmoniously with your digestive tract. Naturlax® is a pinnacle source of soluble and insoluble fiber. It essentially becomes gelatinous after it is consumed and has many benefits such as lowering cholesterol levels and moderating blood glucose levels. Naturlax® Psyllium Fiber is a natural fiber supplement used for regulating and maintaining healthy intestinal transit. It helps to move waste along through the colon. Psyllium is composed of about 70% soluble fiber, which helps to slow digestion, helps reduce LDL (bad cholesterol), and helps to increase levels of HDL (good cholesterol) within the body. Naturlax® has a smooth texture and is finely ground, so it can be untraceable in beverages you prepare.