Sunfiber® partially hydrolysed guar gum is a soluble dietary fibre that is naturally sourced from the guar bean plant.
Sunfiber® is an excellent prebiotic for maintaining digestive health and microflora balance.
It promotes healthy bowel function and regularity, improves bowel consistency and helps return stool to a normal healthy state without bloating.
PHGG is a great way to increase your daily intake of fibre.
Package Size
250g
Key Features
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Clear, easily dissolving powder to mix into any drink or water.
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Does not have the viscous or swelling properties of guar gum.
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PHGG acts as a prebiotic where the bacteria in the colon ferments it into intestinal fuel called short chain fatty acids (SCFA’s) like butyrate, propionate and acetate.
Free from
Gluten, sulfites, sunflower oil, tree nuts, peanuts, yeast, dairy, fish, crustaceans, corn, egg, artificial colours, flavours and sweeteners.
Directions for Use
Adult Dose
Add 4 g (approximately 1 level tablespoon to drinks), stir to dissolve. Start with 1⁄4 teaspoon and work up to avoid bloating.
Children's Dose
12 months to 12 years: 2 g per day (1⁄2 tablespoon) stir to dissolve. Start with 1⁄4 teaspoon and work up to avoid bloating.
Label Warnings
Adverse side effects are extremely rare for PHGG as it has shown to be well tolerated in doses up to 40g/ day.
Keep dry. Store below 25°C, away from direct sunlight.
Keep out of reach of children.
Cautions & Contraindications
Some adverse effects may include flatulence when beginning PHGG supplementation.
Please note: When increasing fibre intake bloating, flatulence or mild gastrointestinal distress may occur. Introducing fibre slowly and an increase in water consumption can help alleviate potential undesirable effects.
Ingredients
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Excipients
Organic PHGG is excipient free.
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Links to Relevant Research
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