Dietary Fiber & Prebiotics

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GTC Nutrition is a recognized leader in providing natural, science-based ingredients to the food and supplement industries including NutraFlora[r] short-chain fructo-oligosaccharides (scFOS[r]), which promotes mineral absorption and digestive health; Aquamin[tm] natural mineral source to provide essential minerals; CalciLife[tm] prebiotic mineral formulation for overall bone health; Natureal[tm] oat bran concentrate for heart health and low-glycemic benefits; and Polyglobe[r] xylitol, a naturally occurring polyol that helps reduce the incidence of dental caries.

Consumption of 5g/day and 8g/day of inulin and the impact on changes in bifidobacteria, bacteroides, Clostridia and Lactobacilli/Enterococci composition of human feces was investigated by researchers S. Kolida, D. Meyer and G.R. Gibson.

More than 120 published studies have demonstrated that Hi-maize[r] 5-in-1 Fiber delivers five health benefits in one easy-to-use ingredient.

Taiyo offers Suntheanine[r], a unique amino acid of green tea which reduces stress without drowsiness; Sunphenon[r], a line of high-grade green tea bases, and green tea antioxidants; and Matcha Powder, a natural green tea leaf powder.

ORAFTI offers ground-breaking nutritional and functional properties with the soluble, all-natural fiber RAFTILINE[r] (inulin), RAFTILOSE[r] (oligofructose) and Synergy 1.

Nutraceutical companies respond to CVD with products that control cholesterol levels, increase fiber intake and contain omega-3s, phytosterols, garlic and other beneficial ingredients.

Arteriosclerosis is triggered by the constriction of blood vessels caused when plaque forms as a result of a high blood cholesterol level.

Consumers’ attitudes toward food and nutritional products have greatly changed over the last century.

From mom’s ringing endorsement to the FDA’s first food-specific health claim, oats are well established as an important component to a healthful diet. In fact, beta-glucan, the active ingredient in oat soluble fiber, has been shown to provide significant heart-health benefits, such as lower cholesterol levels and reduced hypertension.

The FDA is allowing an increased number of health claims that link dietary components with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.