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Fibre Balance: Product Information
Fibre: Until recently, fibre was largely ignored
by the scientific and medical communities. After all, the term fibre
represents a variety of carbohydrates that are not digested, absorbed or used by the body either for fuel or for building body tissue. It was thought that if it passes through our bodies undigested, why do we need it?
However, now more recent epidemiological data
(study of diseases and of their control and prevention)
is suggesting that a generous daily intake of
fibre may promote health in many different ways. In
fact, findings have been sufficiently positive that one
of the Dietary Guidelines encourages increased intake
of dietary fibre.
Although fibre has long been recognized as the best
ingredient for maintaining bowel regularity and preventing
constipation, it can lay claim to so many more
health benefits. Water-soluble fibre forms a gel in the
intestine and has health benefits that include
cholesterol reduction and blood sugar stabilization.
Water-insoluble fibre cannot be dissolved in water, and
therefore, passes through our bodies undigested. It is
the component responsible for scouring the intestine
walls of waste matter, which helps reduce the risk of
colon-related problems.
Furthermore, in the bowels, our friendly bacteria
converts fibre into short chain fatty acids, which
provide energy for numerous parts of the body and may
even help protect against cancer.
While the recommended daily intake of fibre is
25-40 g/day, the average Canadian consumes 4.5-
11 g/day. Research has demonstrated that those
with high fibre diets have lower incidences of
colon cancer, appendicitis, and diverticulosis.
Also, fibre is an excellent component to
any weight loss program. Since fibre is
undigested, it is very low in calories and
provides a greater feeling of satiety
without increasing caloric intake.
Furthermore, the stabilization
in blood sugar may curb the
desire to snack.
AIM FibreBalance™ was formulated to provide a
supplemental source of fibre with various herbs added
to further protect the gastro-intestinal (digestive)
tract. Slippery elm bark, flax seed, dandelion root,
beet root, marshmallow root, pumpkin seed and ginger
root serve an additional purpose of protecting the
intestinal walls and reducing irritation and inflammation.
This is particularly desirable in the population
suffering from inflammatory bowel conditions (ulcerative
colitis and Crohn’s disease). Additional benefits
are provided with ginger (relieving mild gastric
complaints, yet contributing to effective bowel
movements and elimination). A number of the herbs
in this formula provide laxative support.
AIM FibreBalance™ uses three different sources of
fibre—oat, inulin, and flax seeds. Each source has its
own unique properties that help to form an exceptionally
balanced fibre product. Oat is an excellent source
of fibre and new research supports the non-allergenic
properties of oat components. It may offer an alternative
to those suffering from Celiac disease and in need
of a gluten free diet. Inulin is a preferred food for the
lactobacilli in the intestine and can improve the
balance of friendly bacteria in the bowel. Flax seed is
the richest known source of lignans, naturally occurring
plant compounds that can modulate the metabolism
and the use of estrogen. Lignans have numerous
biological effects including protection against heart
disease, osteoporosis, as well as cancer. The scientific
community acknowledges the potent anti-cancer
effects of lignans against hormone
sensitive cancers like
breast and prostate cancer.
AIM FiberBalance™, in a two
scoop serving, provides nearly
12 grams of fibre with 70 %
insoluble fibre and 30% soluble
fibre—an excellent, health-promoting
ratio. Scientifically,
AIM FibreBalance™ has been
formulated so that the ingredients
work together to deliver
health benefits. Collectively,
Action of Ingredients
(and content in one [8.3 g] scoop)
- OAT FIBRE (3,867mg), INULIN (1,216mg),
FLAX SEED (706 mg): Provides a supplemental
(above regular dietary intake) source of fibre.
Fibre’s effect on the colon includes easing constipation,
reduced cholesterol, stabilized blood
sugar, improved symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome
and inflammatory bowel diseases, and a
reduced risk of colon cancer, appendicitis, and
diverticulosis. Fibre also mechanically protects
the gastro-intestinal (digestive) tract.
- MARSHMALLOW ROOT (600mg): Protects
the mucous lining of the digestive tract. Antibacterial.
Anti-inflammatory. Vermifuge (causes
the expulsion of intestinal worms).
- PUMPKIN SEED (550mg): Vermifuge (causes
the expulsion of intestinal worms). Antioxidant.
Diuretic.
- BEET ROOT (393mg): Helps keep the liver
functioning properly, and therefore allows elimination
of toxins, which the fibre carries out of
the body. Anti-bacterial. Antioxidant.
- GINGER ROOT (375mg): Promotes the secretion
of gastric (digestive) juices, increases peristalsis
(coordinated muscular contractions) in
intestines, prevents spasms (uncoordinated muscular
contractions), helps relieve intestinal gas
and prevents further formation of gas in the
intestines. Antioxidant.
- DANDELION ROOT (250mg): Mildly stimulates
evacuation of the bowels, relieves indigestion
and other gastro-intestinal complaints.
Antioxidant.
- SLIPPERY ELM BARK (225mg): Protects the
mucus lining of the digestive tract. Antioxidant.
Vermifuge.
- OAT FIBRE (3,867mg), INULIN (1,216mg),
FLAX SEED (706 mg): Provides a supplemental
(above regular dietary intake) source of fibre.
Fibre’s effect on the colon includes easing constipation,
reduced cholesterol, stabilized blood
sugar, improved symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome
and inflammatory bowel diseases, and a
reduced risk of colon cancer, appendicitis, and
diverticulosis. Fibre also mechanically protects
the gastro-intestinal (digestive) tract.
- MARSHMALLOW ROOT (600mg): Protects
the mucous lining of the digestive tract. Antibacterial.
Anti-inflammatory. Vermifuge (causes
the expulsion of intestinal worms).
- PUMPKIN SEED (550mg): Vermifuge (causes
the expulsion of intestinal worms). Antioxidant.
Diuretic.
- BEET ROOT (393mg): Helps keep the liver
functioning properly, and therefore allows elimination
of toxins, which the fibre carries out of
the body. Anti-bacterial. Antioxidant.
- GINGER ROOT (375mg): Promotes the secretion
of gastric (digestive) juices, increases peristalsis
(coordinated muscular contractions) in
intestines, prevents spasms (uncoordinated muscular
contractions), helps relieve intestinal gas
and prevents further formation of gas in the
intestines. Antioxidant.
- DANDELION ROOT (250mg): Mildly stimulates
evacuation of the bowels, relieves indigestion
and other gastro-intestinal complaints.
Antioxidant.
- SLIPPERY ELM BARK (225mg): Protects the
mucus lining of the digestive tract. Antioxidant.
Vermifuge.
AIM Cascara Sagrada™ may be taken with AIM
FibreBalance™ to assist with bowel movements and
cleansing. Take one AIM Cascara Sagrada™ capsule
with your daily intake of AIM FibreBalance™, may be
used for up to 8-10 days.
Fibre Balance FAQs
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