The National Cancer Society recommends 25-30 grams of fiber per day. The typical North American diet consists of only 8-10 grams of daily fiber. FOS, which is derived from chicory root, is a naturally sweet substance that cannot be digested by human digestive enzymes. The psyllium base provides eight times more soluble fiber than oat bran. This balanced formula supplies 5.6 grams of soluble and insoluble fiber per 10 gram serving.
Dietary fiber acts as if it had zero calories and is found only in plant sources.
Some of these bacteria are beneficial, or friendly, while others are not. The friendly intestinal bacteria help our bodies fight off illness, digest food, and remove waste. They also create essential vitamins and nutrients. But everyday elements in our foods and certain commonly used medications can destroy this friendly bacteria. This upsets the balance in the intestinal system and allows the unfriendly bacteria to proliferate to a point where they may cause serious problems.