Soluble Fibre Supplements

So you might be thinking at this point, what the heck is soluble fibre? Soluble fibre readily attracts water, which creates a thick gel and slows down digestion. This also means that is can make you feel fuller for longer, when taken with food or a protein shake. And with a low calorie content, Soluble Fibre certainly is a great way to fill up if you're trying to shed a few unwanted kilograms. Another interesting fact is that soluble fibre acts as a pre-biotic. This means that it literally feeds beneficial bateria, allowing them to multiply in numbers and colonise the gastrointestinal tract. Such beneficial bacteria may be acidophillus or bifidobacteria, or the mixtures of cultures found in fermented food products, such as saurkraut and kefir. 

Soluble fibre is naturally found in high amounts in the bark of a tree called Ulmus rubra, also known as the Slippery Elm Tree, where it is ground to a powder and used therapeutically for a number of conditions, such as heartburn and diarrhoea. Soluble fibre is found predominantly in fruits and vegetables.