Over the past ten years, food supplements have been all the rage among health-conscious people, with everyone making recommendations for all kinds of wonderful supplements.
However, there is one important ‘but’ here…
The food supplement industry is a relatively uncontrolled industry, which means that almost anyone can concoct a product and put it on the market.
On the one hand, it facilitates the entry of new market players, which means that you as a consumer have greater choice, but, on the other, it also means that you have to do more research on your own to find products that have actual health benefits.
When it comes to supplements, ingredient transparency is key
Health is of the utmost importance – for this reason, we want to make sure that you are aware of which fibres Elsavie fibre supplements contain and how they support your well-being.
In cooperation with the Center of Food and Fermentation Technologies (TFTAK), we have developed four dietary fibre supplements containing six different fibres:
- rye bran;
- inulin;
- psyllium;
- beta-glucans;
- pectin from citrus fruits;
- polydextrose.
Rye bran is a milling product that contains grain outer layers and cell walls from endosperm.
Rye bran can be found in whole grain rye products, such as rye flour and rye bread. The rye bran used in Elsavie supplements comes from the Koplimäe Organic Farm in Estonia.
Inulin is a fibre commonly found in wheat, rye, red onions, pearl onions, artichokes, and Jerusalem artichokes. In most cases, it is the Jerusalem artichoke that is used to manufacture inulin.
Inulin improves digestive health, promotes weight loss, and stabilises blood glucose, making it especially beneficial for people with diabetes.
Psyllium (Indian tea leaf husks) is naturally high in fibre, containing 85 grams of fibre per 100 grams of psyllium.
Psyllium has a beneficial effect on the gut. In addition, it helps lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels and increases the absorption of iron, potassium and vitamin C.
Beta-glucans are naturally present in barley and oats. Beta-glucans help boost the immune system and can bind with cholesterol-rich bile acids in the intestine and transport them out of the body.
We have received feedback from several of our clients that our products have successfully and naturally helped them lower their cholesterol levels.
Pectin from citrus fruits absorbs water and expands, making you feel full for longer. Pectin is also used as a thickener, for example, in jam making. Currants, citrus fruit, apples, beetroot, plums, and buckwheat are all rich in pectins.
Polydextrose is a synthetic polymer of glucose.
Developed in a laboratory, polydextrose has a somewhat negative image, even though there is nothing negative about it, as it is produced from naturally occurring glucose.
Since polydextrose does not get digested by the human body, it makes its way into the large intestine where it is digested by good bacteria, stimulating their growth.
Feel good inside
Feel good inside is the supplement with the highest content of fibre in Elsavie’s product range, containing all six abovementioned fibres. Containing 72% fibre in one serving, it is our most classic and best-selling supplement.
Beauty inside & outside
Beauty inside & outside is our second most popular dietary fibre supplement. It contains psyllium, pectins, and beta-glucans, adding up to a total of 54% fibre per serving.
We also added collagen and zinc to the product, which help boost the immune system and support skin, hair and nail health.
Calm your rumbly tummy
The red Calm your rumbly tummy dietary fibre supplement contains 67% fibre per serving (psyllium, pectins, beta-glucans). This supplement is ideal for people with a sensitive stomach or those dealing with inflammation in the gut.
In addition to fibre, the supplement also contains aloe vera extract, turmeric, and Calendula to further promote anti-inflammatory activity.
Food not only for thought
Containing 48% fibre and 22% protein, the dietary fibre supplement Food not only for thought has been specifically developed for people with an active lifestyle and is an excellent substitute for regular protein drinks.
In addition to protein and fibre (pectin, psyllium, beta-glucans, inulin), the supplement also contains caffeine, potassium, magnesium, and zinc to promote athletic performance, recovery, and digestion all at the same time.
Dietary fibre – a useful supplement
Dietary fibre supplements offer many benefits, but as the name suggests, they are only intended to supplement, not replace, healthy foods.
For this reason, we encourage you to eat healthy amounts of different fruits, vegetables, berries, nuts and seeds each day, and support this with all the great benefits of our dietary fibre supplements, so that both you and the good bacteria in your gut can stay healthy and happy.