A-CIA FIBER (Acacia Fiber 100%)

Acacia fiber can help you feel your best day in and day out by:

1. Encouraging the Growth of Beneficial Bacteria
A balanced, healthy microbiome consists of at least 85% helpful bacteria (called probiotics), and just 15% of the bad guys that can wreak havoc on your health. The problem is that our modern lifestyles often deplete the friendly flora that we depend on for so many life-supporting functions. Things like antibiotics in food and as medicine, overzealous hygiene habits, antibacterial cleaners, processed foods, and even stress can all take a big toll on your microbiome.

The good news is that, as a prebiotic, acacia fiber can support your populations of good bacteria by giving them a hearty meal. In one study, a daily dose of gum arabic for just four weeks led to significantly higher numbers of intestinal superstars Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli.¹

2. Soothing Sensitive Stomachs
Unfortunately, some types of fiber supplements (and even high-fiber foods) can lead to uncomfortable gas and bloating. You see, the beneficial bacteria in your digestive tract ferment the soluble fiber that you consume, breaking it down into a microbial food source and releasing gas in the process. Sometimes, this excess gas can lead to digestive discomfort.

Fortunately, acacia fiber ferments more slowly than other types of fiber. Studies indicate that gut bacteria ferment acacia fiber well into the distal (or last) part of the colon, while most other prebiotic fibers are fermented right away in the first section of the colon, leading to a sudden release of gas.² For people prone to gas and bloating, acacia fiber proves to be incredibly well-tolerated, even at high doses.³

3. Supporting Weight Management 
As an excellent source of soluble fiber, acacia helps you feel full so you aren’t tempted to reach for unhealthy snacks in an effort to curb cravings. In fact, by absorbing water in the intestine and stomach to form a gel, acacia fiber can keep you feeling satiated until your next meal. And, acacia fiber supports glucose absorption into the bloodstream, helping to fend off rapid influxes of insulin that can lead to weight management issues.

What’s more, by nourishing the good guys in your gut, acacia fiber can help to support your digestion and nutrient absorption, so you are actually benefiting from the healthy foods you eat and not reaching for empty calories to try to fill up. In one research trial, 60 female volunteers who ingested gum arabic for six weeks significantly reduced their BMI and decreased their body fat percentage by more than 2%!⁴

4. Maintaining the Gut Barrier
A healthy gut barrier that blocks out toxins and harmful bacteria—while also allowing nutrients to pass through into the bloodstream—is crucial for your overall health, immune function, and well-being. Indeed, a barrier that is “leaky” or overly permeable can lead to overstimulation of your immune system and other health issues that can keep you from feeling your best.

Acacia fiber supports your all-important gut barrier by encouraging the growth of specific strains of beneficial bacteria that produce gut-nourishing short-chain fatty acids.⁵ One such fatty acid, butyrate, nourishes intestinal cells lining the gut barrier and supports the assembly of tight junctions that seal gaps between gut barrier cells.⁶