New Fiber supplement .. "Super Seed"
#209505 - 08/29/05 12:57 PM
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crew
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Hey guys. I found this on a website that I order another supplement from (Rhodiola Rosea). When I saw that they also had a fiber supplement, I was really excited. I wanted to give you guys the link, in case anyone was curious in trying it. It gives a pretty thorough description on what exactly is in the supplement, and how it works. Its definitely worth look at!
http://risingstarlc.com/superseed.htm
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I wish they'd give the dosage tho!
And remember that any SFS with a high amount of IF in it can be too harsh for some people, especially D's.
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from another site. Super Seed .Looks like it contains lots of beans (lentil, kidney, garbanzo) as well as millet, seeds, amaranth...which are all IF.
Do you guys think this might help a C person without causing more problems? Do you guys see any SF in this?
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Hi Cyndy, Heather says lentils have lots of SF in them, but
didn't say exactly how much. -Bob
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Yup, most beans are mostly SF - it's just the skins that are IF. Quinoa is SF too, not sure if the fact that it's sprouted would make a difference though...
Definitely looks interesting - lots of other good stuff in there other than fiber  It is a little bit high in fat though (30% if you ate it alone), likely from all those seeds. I think it would be a bit too much IF for me (as a D), but from my understanding, an SF/IF combo SFS can be helpful for C's. Not a C though, so Ic an't speak from experience or anything.
Edited by retrograde (08/30/05 03:30 PM)
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Even though beans are SF, wouldn't this SFS cause major gas? 
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~ Beth
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Beth, I think it would totally depend on the person (as with most SFSs) - i.e. individual tolerances to beans et al.
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Just wanted to give some input. It tastes really gross to me. When I mixed it up, it got really think. I can't really describe the taste. I didn't take it long enough to notice any difference. I'm IBS-C.
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The Poten-Zyme™ Process:
Each of the nutrient dense ingredients in Super Seed utilizes a natural proprietary process of lacto-fermentation and enzymatic pre-digestion called "Poten-Zyme™" (Poten-tiation by Enzym-atic activation). This exclusive delivery system employs 14 strains of beneficial probiotic micro-organisms within a whole food matrix, thereby liberating valuable medicinal compounds, and enhancing bio-availability and absorption of healing properties as much as 2-5 times. Note: The Poten-Zyme process makes the seeds and legumes used in Super Seed™ significantly easier to digest; by neutralizing phytic acid and enzyme inhibitors, and breaking down difficult to digest complex sugars, thus reducing the flatulence usually associated with beans and seeds
That was in the supplement description ... I'm not sure if it really works that way or not, but at least thats what its supposed to do
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If so, how is it going?
Crew, are you taking any SFS now?
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~ Beth
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Having looked up the page on Super Seed - I am absolutely amazed that you would consider this as the first line in the description is " provides a balance of soluble and insoluble fiber". If I want insoluble fiber there are plenty of healthy foods I could eat - I certainly do not think this would be helpful for those of us who are d prominent.
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If anyone decides to try this, let me know if it works. It sounds like gas in a canister to me, but you never know.
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This did not work for me AT ALL!!!!! But, I'm IBS-D. It did form my stools but I felt like I had to go all the time and it was HORRIBLE!!!! I was taking this for about 3 months before I found Heather's site. I will never go back to that stuff, ever. But, if your IBS-C it actaully may help because it made me have to go ALL THE TIME!!!!!!!!!
Best Wishes!
Michelle
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I would love to go all the time, but how much are you talking about? Is that the only bad thing about it? Did it taste nasty? How did you take it?
Jessica
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It was thick and very gritty because it has flax seeds in it and all kinds of other fibers that the "usual" fibers don't have. But, it didn't tast all that gross to me because it has cinnamon in it. I was taking it by the directions on the bottle. I think it was 3 scoops a day, divided up. So, every 6 hours, basically. Like 9:00am, 3:00pm and 9:00pm. That's the way I take all of my fibers. So, yea, the first day I only took half of what it said and you know the drill........slowly work your way up....but, I worked my way up pretty quickly because I feel horrible without fiber in my system. If you want to have to go all the time, take this stuff!!! I'm pretty sure it will move things along for you but it's, of course "Garden of Life", so it's kind of expensive.
Michelle
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Oh, I forgot to tell you that it did not make me gassy at all. Not like the fiber I'm taking now. It just went through my system too fast......wayyyyy to fast. I would have to go about 3-6 times in the morning, again in the afteroon........everytime I put something in my mouth I had to go. Everytime I took it, I had to go. But, no, I was not gassy at all.....Strange for me, because I get gassy from anything!!!!
Hope this helps, but everyone is different...
Michelle
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For those who were curious, I just started this stuff...I'm on a low dose, just started it yesterday, but my stools were already noticeably better this morning, in addition to my miralax. It doesn't taste half as bad as most of those fancy fibers. It has a cinnamon taste to it, so I'm mixing it with juice and have no problems swallowing it. I even mixed some in my oatmeal and it just made it taste like cinnamon oatmeal. I'm doing only half dose right now, so as I go along I will let you know what I think. It hasn't given me any extra gas..yet...
Jessica
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I hope this works for you! The ingredients scared me...and the problem is you can't just start with a small container. You have to buy that whomping big jar!
Please let us know how it goes for you, Jessica! It would give us another option to try! Good luck and thanks for posting!
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OOoOoOoOOo Cinnamon eh? Yes, please DO keep us updated! Good luck!
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