Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Normafibe. Its a miracle!!

I just picked up a brochure from the chemist that highlights some facts about Normafibe, yet also includes some of the more 'traditional' advice regarding fibres. Here are some excerpts:

'If you have IBS, the difference between soluble and insoluble fibre may be relevant. Soluble fibre is broken down by bacterial enzymes to produce gas, whereas insoluble fibre resists breakdown. Insoluble fibre tends to absorb more water creating extra bulk, increasing the rate bowel contents move through. While both kinds of fibre are important, a sudden increase of soluble fibre could produce a painful and embarrasing increase in "wind".'

'NORMAFIBE is as natural as the source of its main ingredient, sterculia fibre from the beautiful Sterculia Urens tree of central India.'

Oh, and some very interesting facts on Sterculia from encyclopedia.com:

'common name for some members of the Sterculiaceae, a family of herbs, shrubs, and trees of tropical and subtropical regions. The most important members of the family are the cacao , source of cocoa and chocolate, and the cola , the caffeine-rich seeds of which are used commercially in soft drinks and medicines. Karaya, or Indian gum, from S. urens, is an inexpensive substitute for tragacanth. The family also includes several species cultivated as ornamentals, e.g., the flannel bush in the United States, the kurrajong in Australia, and the Chinese parasol tree. Sterculia is classified in the division Magnoliophyta , class Magnoliopsida, order Malvales.'

Wonder if there's any caffeine in there?!?

BTW, I have only just started taking Normafibe. Hope it helps!

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