Contents
What are Nutritional Supplements?
How to Find the Right Supplements
How to Take Supplements
Nutritional Supplement Tables
Vitamins
Minerals
Botanicals
Amino Acids
Essential Fatty Acids
Digestive Enzymes
Phytochemicals
Fiber
Probiotics
Unique Nutritional Compounds
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Fiber
Fiber fights cholesterol and regulates blood sugar and bowel movements. Most Americans do not eat enough fiber in their regular diets, so fiber supplements are an effective way to make up for that deficiency. There are two types of fiber: soluble fiber and insoluble fiber.
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Soluble fiber
(cellulose)
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Breaks up and flushes cholesterol. Regulates blood sugar levels and reduces glucose spikes, helping to prevent diabetes. |
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Insoluble fiber
(bulk fiber)
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Improves digestive flow and flushes toxins from the intestines. Eases constipation, IBS, and other gastrointestinal problems.
May help to fend off colon cancer. |
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