Q1. What are the key benefits of dietary fiber and how can we choose the right one? 

Dietary fiber, a plant-derived carbohydrate present in foods like whole grains, vegetables, fruits, and legumes, has been a consistent component of human diets across generations. While our ancestors consumed diets rich in various digestible and indigestible fibers, recent centuries have seen a significant decline in fiber intake, with only 5% of American adults meeting recommended levels. Adequate daily fiber intake is crucial for regulating the digestive system and reducing the risk of chronic conditions such as diabetes and heart disease. To address this fiber gap, an increasing number of people are turning to dietary fiber supplements, yet choosing the most suitable fiber can be challenging. Selection depends on individual concerns, considering factors like solubility in water, fermentability, and viscosity. Soluble fibers support a healthy digestive tract while insoluble fibers promote laxation. Fermentable fibers undergo breakdown by gut microbiota through fermentation processes, yielding short-chain fatty acids and gases. Viscous fibers possess the unique property of thickening intestinal contents and increasing resistance to flow, influencing digestive processes and nutrient absorption in the gut. For individuals with gut issues, low fermentable fibers are often preferred, as they lead to less gas production and bloating.*

Q2. Prebiotic supplementation is currently trending in the marketplace. What makes prebiotic fibers notable for gut health? 

The gut is an essential part of the body’s immune system and is crucial to an individual's overall health and well-being. Unfortunately, many Americans suffer from a wide range of gut-related health problems, which can lead to negative health outcomes. Just like the saying “you are what you eat”, diet can drastically change the gut microbiota. Prebiotics act as food for beneficial bacteria in the human microflora and help promote the growth of healthy bacteria. Prebiotic 

fiber, like Bluebonnet’s Sunfiber® Powder, increases the concentration of beneficial bacterial strains such as Bifidobacterium and Lactobacilli in the gut and also aids in short-chain fatty acid production. Butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid, acts as an energy and food source for the cells of the colon and helps manage metabolism, bowel regularity and reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases.*

Q3. What makes Sunfiber® stand out from other fiber products? 

Bluebonnet’s Sunfiber® Prebiotic Soluble Powder is carefully crafted with Sunfiber®, the world’s most researched soluble fiber, produced from the guar bean Cyamopsis tetragonoloba. The guar gum is obtained by grinding the endosperm of the guar bean and then undergoes a hydrolyzation process to become partially hydrolyzed guar gum, making it less viscous and easier to dissolve while maintaining its fiber content. Sunfiber® is preferred over other fiber products as it is a true regulating and slow-fermenting fiber that promotes optimal transit time of food through the body at a comfortable, slower pace to help improve both diarrhea and constipation while preventing excess bloating and gas, which is commonly associated with other types of fiber. Additionally, Sunfiber® supports calcium and mineral absorption because the pH of the gut decreases when it undergoes fermentation in the colon, helping minerals to be better absorbed. Bluebonnet’s Sunfiber® Powder is among the most adaptable of all dietary fibers as it is highly soluble in water, colorless, odorless, and tasteless. Due to its low viscosity, ability to remain stable at low pH temperatures, and resistance to high temperatures, this fine powder that dissolves transparent is a superb choice for a wide range of applications including in beverages, yogurts, creams, cereal, cooking, and baking.*

Q4. What are the clean label attributes of Bluebonnet’s Sunfiber® Prebiotic Soluble Fiber Powder? 

Non-GMO Project Verified, Vegan, Kosher, free of all major allergens including gluten, and contains no colors, flavors, or sweeteners of any kind… Bluebonnet’s Sunfiber® Powder only contains plant-based dietary fiber derived from the guar plant grown in India. We work with suppliers to ensure that the guar beans are grown in favorable conditions and undergo gentle manufacturing practices before they arrive in our state-of-the-art facility. Bluebonnet’s Sunfiber® Powder is a certified low FODMAP product by Monash University and has been clinically proven to be a safe and effective supplement in patients with IBS to alleviate symptoms such as constipation, bloating, and gas. Each serving of Bluebonnet’s Sunfiber® Powder delivers 6g of soluble fiber to help support digestive health and regularity.*

Monash University Low FODMAP Certified trademarks used under license in the USA by Bluebonnet Nutrition. One serving of this product is low in FODMAPs and can assist with following the Monash University Low FODMAP Diet™. A strict low FODMAP diet should only be commenced under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Monash University has assessed this product as being low in FODMAPs only. A low FODMAP diet does not treat a disease but may help to meet nutritional needs with reduced gastrointestinal symptoms. Monash University receives a license fee for use of the Monash University Low FODMAP Certified trademarks.

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.