Multi-Fibre Complex, 280 g powder

A blend of prebiotic fibre

Prebiotics are indigestible components in food – in other words, dietary fibres that serve as food for gut bacteria. They promote the growth and metabolic activity of gut bacteria.

The water-soluble dietary fibres in Natur Vital MULTI-FIBRE COMPLEX are derived from acacia fibre, psyllium husks, apple pectin and konjac roots (containing 90% glucomannan).

The health-promoting role of dietary fibre in the body

Soluble dietary fibre supports the growth and balance of bacteria in the digestive tract. It provides nourishment for our gut bacteria, which ferment it.

The end products of this process are short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) such as butyric acid (butyrate). These, in turn, serve as fuel for our gut cells (enterocytes) and thereby support the integrity of the intestinal mucosa.

Furthermore, dietary fibre fulfils other functions in the digestive tract:

• It slows down gastric emptying and increases the feeling of fullness.
• It increases stool volume, shortens transit time through the gut and results in a softer stool consistency.
• It slows down glucose absorption, thereby preventing sharp spikes in blood sugar levels
• It binds secondary bile acids and flushes them down the toilet. As these are produced in the liver from cholesterol, this helps to remove excess cholesterol from the body.
• They exercise the intestinal wall and mucosa, as these now have to work harder, thereby promoting blood flow and strengthening them.
• Furthermore, they bind ammonia in the gut as well as heavy metals in food, such as cadmium and lead; both of these benefits are good for the kidneys and liver, which are consequently less burdened.

What makes Natur Vital Multi-Fibre Complex special

It is beneficial to use a variety of prebiotics, such as those provided in Natur Vital Multi-Fibre Complex. The prebiotics have different chain lengths and structures, which are fermented by various bacterial strains and therefore support a more diverse microbiome.

New: Now with psyllium!

Amongst dietary fibres, psyllium has very special properties. It swells considerably and then takes on a slightly slimy, slippery consistency in the gut. This means it can help equally with the two most important – and actually opposing – digestive problems:

• In cases of constipation, it is excellent at getting things moving again.
• In cases of diarrhoea or loose stools, it effectively thickens the stool.

Furthermore, psyllium, like apple pectin, has the ability to bind to harmful substances in the gut and, as dietary fibre is generally not absorbed, to be excreted in the stool.

When is there a risk of a fibre deficiency?

The reasons for an inadequate fibre intake include poor dietary habits, such as a high consumption of industrially processed foods, for example products made from white flour. Added to this is the excessive consumption of animal products, combined with an insufficient intake of plant-based foods such as fruit and vegetables.

A high-fibre diet should contain at least 30 g of fibre per day. However, only 6 per cent of the population meets this fibre recommendation from the DGE (German Nutrition Society). It is therefore advisable for the majority of the population to regularly take fibre as a dietary supplement.

Key ingredients

* No reference amount specified under the Food Information Regulation (LMIV)

Ingredients

Acacia fibre, psyllium husks (organically grown), resistant starch from rice, apple pectin, konjac root (contains 90% glucomannan).

Recommended intake

As a food supplement, stir 5 g (2 heaped measuring spoons, each containing 3 ml) daily into 200 ml of water or fruit juice. Consume immediately.

Notes from EnergyVital

Psyllium husks swell relatively quickly, so prepare and consume the mixture promptly; if necessary, follow with a glass of water. Under no circumstances should you attempt to take it dry or with very little liquid, as psyllium husks swell so quickly and significantly that there may even be a risk of choking. Of course, this is only a risk in extreme cases, such as if you try to force the powder down dry or with very little liquid; when used as recommended, there is absolutely no danger.
After taking antibiotics, the gut flora is usually impaired or has disappeared entirely, as antibiotics often kill off gut bacteria as well. Once you have stopped taking them, it is therefore advisable to ensure that the new bacteria which re-colonise the gut are genuinely ‘good’ gut bacteria and not the wrong ones. It therefore makes sense to increase your intake of fermented vegetables or fermented dairy products and to eat less meat.
You can also optimally support this process by taking dietary fibre, such as Multi-Fibre Complex, as well as the appropriate ‘good’ bacteria, such as those contained in Natur Vital Colovit.

Storage instructions

Store in a cool, dry place away from light (not in the fridge).

Legal information

Do not exceed the recommended daily intake. Food supplements are not a substitute for a balanced and varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. Keep out of reach of young children.