The Solgar Multiple Fibre Formula is a dietary supplement in phytocapsules of 500 mg, with an even distribution of five sources of dietary fibres per capsule: 100 mg oat bran, 100 mg apple pectin, 100 mg grapefruit pectin, 100 mg flaxseed flour and 100 mg psyllium husk. The package contains 120 phytocapsules.
It is aimed at adults whose diet is poor in vegetables, fruits and whole grains and want to add dietary fibres with a regulated, gradually increasing dose.
Dietary fibres are divided into two broad categories with different behaviour in water. Soluble fibres, such as pectins from apple and grapefruit and beta-glucan from oat bran, form a viscous, gelatinous solution in the intestine. Insoluble fibres, such as part of the bran and flaxseed, do not dissolve and provide bulk.
Psyllium husk, from the seeds of Plantago ovata, is a special case, as it combines both behaviours: it absorbs water many times its weight and forms a slimy mass. That is why taking it requires plenty of water. Without sufficient fluids, a fibre formula does not work as it should and can become unpleasant. The large glass of 250 ml of water is not a health recommendation, it is part of the instructions for use.
According to the product presentation by Solgar itself, it is a supplement for the digestive system with a mixture of soluble and insoluble fibres. The company states the following:
The above formulations are attributed to the producer and do not correspond to approved health claims for the product in its recommended dosage.
For some of these fibres there are approved claims, but all are linked to a specific daily amount. The claim of beta-glucan from oats requires 3 g of beta-glucan daily, of pectin 6 g and of psyllium husk 7 g. With 100 mg of each ingredient per capsule, even the maximum dose of six capsules gives 600 mg of each source, which is a multiple smaller than these values.
Therefore, the text describes what fibres are and how the product is taken, without attributing a functional result to it. Flaxseed does not even have an approved claim and is presented as a component of the composition.
It suits adults who eat few fruits, vegetables and legumes and want a complementary source of fibres. It suits those who want to regulate their dose themselves, since the range of two to six capsules allows gradual adjustment. It suits those who prefer a capsule over a powder that needs to be dissolved. It is not suitable for those who avoid gluten, as the product contains oats and gluten, nor for people with difficulty swallowing or intestinal stricture.
It is a dietary supplement. It does not replace a medical diagnosis, monitoring or treatment, and does not replace a balanced diet.
Main ingredients per capsule of 500 mg: Oat bran 100 mg, apple pectin 100 mg, grapefruit pectin 100 mg, flaxseed flour 100 mg, psyllium husk 100 mg.
Other ingredients: Phytocapsule shell made of hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide.
Free of: Sugar, salt, yeast, wheat, soy, dairy products, preservatives, sweeteners, artificial colours. Attention, the product contains oats and gluten.
Form: Phytocapsules of 500 mg
Recommended dosage: From 2 to 6 phytocapsules daily, with a large glass of water (250 ml), distributed throughout the day and away from meals.
The 120-capsule package is sufficient for 60 days with the low dose of two capsules or for 20 days with the maximum dose of six. Start with the lowest dose to see how you tolerate it. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
Do not take the product without sufficient fluids, neither shortly before sleep, nor within two hours after taking medication, as the fibres may affect their absorption. If chest pain, vomiting or difficulty swallowing or breathing occurs, seek medical help immediately. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medication or have a gastrointestinal condition, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, out of reach of children.
From 2 to 6 daily, always with a large glass of water. Start low and increase gradually.
Psyllium husk and pectins absorb water and swell. Without sufficient fluids the intake is unpleasant and makes no sense.
Yes. The formula contains oats and gluten, so it is not suitable for those who avoid gluten.
Dietary fibres can affect the absorption of nutrients and medications. Keep a distance of at least two hours from any treatment.
From 20 days with six capsules daily to 60 days with two.
At first it is possible, especially if your diet was low in fibres. Gradual dose increase helps.
Here five sources of fibres are combined in equal amounts, in a capsule that does not need mixing and has no taste.
No. The instruction explicitly states not to take it before sleep.
* The approved health claims for beta-glucan from oats, pectin and psyllium husk under Regulation (EC) 1924/2006 apply only to daily amounts not covered by the recommended dosage of the product. Flaxseed does not have an approved health claim from EFSA. The references to benefits are attributed to the producer. The product is not intended for the prevention, treatment or cure of a human disease.
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Tel: 800 116 80 68
Main ingredients per capsule of 500 mg: Oat bran 100 mg, apple pectin 100 mg, grapefruit pectin 100 mg, flaxseed flour 100 mg, psyllium husk 100 mg.
Other ingredients: Phytocapsule shell made of hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide.
Free of: Sugar, salt, yeast, wheat, soy, dairy products, preservatives, sweeteners, artificial colours. Attention, the product contains oats and gluten.
Form: 500 mg phytocapsules
Recommended dosage: From 2 to 6 phytocapsules daily, with a large glass of water (250 ml), distributed throughout the day and away from meals.
The 120-capsule pack is sufficient for 60 days with the low dose of two capsules or for 20 days with the maximum dose of six. Start with the lowest dose to see how you tolerate it. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
Do not take the product without sufficient fluids, neither shortly before sleep nor within two hours after taking medications, as the fibers may affect their absorption. If chest pain, vomiting, or difficulty in swallowing or breathing occurs, seek immediate medical help. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medication, or have a gastrointestinal condition, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
