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OptiFibre
Trusted for: Bloating| Constipation| Diarrhoea| Good gut bacteria| Metabolism|
Price: ££
Date reviewed: 03/2025
The Verdict
OptiFibre (PHGG) has extensive research showing its potential benefits on gut, immune and metabolic health.
Reviews are for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice
Claims
Provides an effective and natural solution against constipation and related symptoms (bloating and gas)
Rebalances the gut flora
Shown to have a significant improvement in frequency of bowel movements and faecal volume
The Research
OptiFibre is partially hydrolysed guar gum (PHGG), which has been well-studied to have a multitude of gut health benefits in randomised controlled trials.
PHGG may increase levels of beneficial bacteria in the gut, such as Bifiodbacteria.
PHGG may improve constipation and/or diarrhoea.
PHGG may help to improve symptoms of abdominal pain and bloating in people with IBS.
PHGG may help to reduce cold-like symptoms.
PHGG may help to improve metabolic syndrome in patients with Type 2 diabetes.
PHGG may help to improve satiety (fullness) and reduce calorie intake.
PHGG may help to treat small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) when used alongside antibiotics.
What's in it?
Ingredients: Partially Hydrolysed Guar Gum (this is a low viscous galactomannan, which has been produced by controlled partial enzymatic hydrolysis). Gluten free. Lactose free.
Tin: may contain milk
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