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Natural Factors Natural Factors - Organic Reliefibre, 200 grams

Name: Natural Factors Natural Factors - Organic Reliefibre, 200 grams
Brand: Natural Factors
SKU: natural-factors-organic-reliefibre
Price: 39.98 CAD
Availability: InStock

Natural Factors Organic Reliefibre - Unflavoured - Low FODMAP fibre sourced from guar gum provides relief for IBS and intestinal discomfort such as diarrhea, constipation, gas and bloating. Fibres such as psyllium, inulin, bran and wheat are high FODMAP short-chained fermentable carbohydrates which are troublesome for IBS and the digestive system. Natural Factors Reliefibre dissolves completely, without grit.

Price

Regular Canadian retail price: $39.98 CAD. Price Vault members pay below retail on this product. Member pricing is private and shown after a free opt-in, with no membership fee, no minimum order and no subscription.

In stock. Free shipping across Canada on orders over $89, flat $9.95 under that. 30 days to request a return, with return shipping paid by the customer. Ships from Victoria, BC.

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Why people keep reordering it

Best suited to: reacts badly to inulin or chicory root, wants fibre in coffee or soup, finds psyllium too gritty to drink, giving fibre to a child over 8.

What the research supports

Each 5 g scoop is one ingredient: organic partially hydrolyzed guar gum. It dissolves clear instead of gelling, and the 200 g tub holds 40 scoops.

Trials use 5 to 10 g of guar gum fibre daily.

Stool regularity (evidence: moderate, from randomized controlled trial): The fibre absorbs water and adds bulk to stool, which is why trials at 5 to 10 g daily firm up loose stools and soften hard ones.
Gas and bloating (evidence: moderate, from randomized controlled trial): Guar fibre ferments slowly in the colon, producing less gas than faster fibres like inulin at the same amount, which matters for a sensitive gut.
Gut bacteria (evidence: moderate, from randomized controlled trial): Colonic bacteria ferment this fibre into short chain fatty acids, and human feeding studies near 5 g daily have raised counts of beneficial strains like Bifidobacterium.

Read the literature: Stool regularity on PubMed, Gas and bloating on PubMed, Gut bacteria on PubMed.

Is it right for you

Worth it if

Reacts badly to inulin or chicory root: Guar fibre ferments slowly and further down the colon than inulin, and it tests low in FODMAPs where inulin does not.
Wants fibre in coffee or soup: It is unflavoured and dissolves clear, and the tub holds nothing but the guar fibre itself.
Finds psyllium too gritty to drink: Hydrolyzed guar dissolves fully rather than swelling into suspended husk particles.
Giving fibre to a child over 8: The label sets a single 5 g serving daily for children over 8, the same one scoop an adult takes.

Look elsewhere if

Needs a big bulking effect for hard stools: Psyllium husk at 5 to 10 g adds far more stool bulk per gram and costs a fraction as much.
Trying to hit 30 g of daily fibre from one product: One scoop covers 5 g of a 25 to 38 g daily target, so build the rest from food or a bulk psyllium or wheat dextrin tub.
Wants a fibre that fills the stomach before meals: Glucomannan gels thickly in water and is the fibre used for that; this one is engineered specifically not to.

What to expect

Stool form and regularity usually shift within 3 to 7 days of daily use, and the label says to check with a practitioner if nothing has changed in seven days. Unlike inulin, most people do not get a gas spike in the first few days, though starting at one scoop rather than two is still the sensible way in.

How it compares

Compared with psyllium husk powder: It dissolves clear and never thickens, so it mixes into anything hot or cold without the slime psyllium develops within a minute of sitting. The tradeoff: Psyllium adds much more stool bulk per gram and is one of the cheapest fibres on the shelf, so you are paying a real premium here for texture and slow fermentation.
Compared with an inulin or FOS prebiotic powder: Guar gum ferments slowly and evenly rather than rapidly in the upper colon, which is where the gas from inulin comes from. The tradeoff: Inulin feeds Bifidobacteria harder and costs less per gram, so if you tolerate it there is not much reason to switch.

Product details

Medicinal ingredients: Reliefibre® (organic partially hydrolyzed guar gum), FODMAP
Ingredient form: grams
Suggested use: IBS, diarrhea (adults): Mix 1 serving (5 g) with 250 mL of water, 1–2 times daily or as directed by a health care practitioner. Constipation, stool, glycemic index (adults): Mix 1 serving (5 g) or 2 servings (10 g) with 250 mL of water daily or as directed by a health care practitioner. IBS, diarrhea (children above 8 years of age): Mix 1 serving (5 g) with 250 mL of water daily or as directed by a health care practitioner. Constipation, stool, glycemic index (children aged 12–16 years): Mix 1 serving (5 g) with 250 mL of water daily or as directed by a health care practitioner.
Country of manufacture: Canada
Independent testing: ISURA
Certifications: Non-GMO, Made in Canada
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place
Brand: Natural Factors

How to take it

IBS, diarrhea (adults): Mix 1 serving (5 g) with 250 mL of water, 1–2 times daily or as directed by a health care practitioner. Constipation, stool, glycemic index (adults): Mix 1 serving (5 g) or 2 servings (10 g) with 250 mL of water daily or as directed by a health care practitioner. IBS, diarrhea (children above 8 years of age): Mix 1 serving (5 g) with 250 mL of water daily or as directed by a health care practitioner. Constipation, stool, glycemic index (children aged 12–16 years): Mix 1 serving (5 g) with 250 mL of water daily or as directed by a health care practitioner.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
Keep out of reach of children.
Consult a practitioner if you are pregnant, nursing or on medication.

Ingredients

Each scoop (approx. 5 g) contains

Reliefibre® (organic partially hydrolyzed guar gum): 5 g
FODMAP
s are a group of short-chain carbohydrates and sugar alcohols which can cause gasrelated pain, constipation, and diarrhea in IBS sufferers.

Symptoms of IBS typically include constipation, diarrhea, bloating, gas, and abdominal pain. Reliefibre is a highly soluble dietary fibre and prebiotic naturally sourced from organic guar beans, is low FODMAP† certified, and clinically recognized to maintain digestive health and relieve symptoms of IBS.

Free from

Contains no artificial colours, preservatives, or sweeteners; no dairy, starch, sugar, wheat, gluten, yeast, soy, corn, egg, fish, shellfish, animal products, tree nuts, or GMOs. Suitable for vegetarians/vegans.

Interactions and cautions

Medications: May interact with certain prescription medications. Review with your pharmacist if you take daily medication.
Timing: Separate from medications by 2 to 4 hours unless directed otherwise by a healthcare practitioner.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
General: Use only as directed. Discontinue and consult a practitioner if you experience an adverse reaction.

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Free certified advisors are available at 1-888-386-1211, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm PT.

Questions about Natural Factors - Organic Reliefibre

Is this the genuine, authentic product?: Yes. It is identical to what you would pay full price for anywhere else, sourced through our authorized supplier relationships.
How is the price below retail?: We buy direct, with nobody in the middle taking a cut, and we sell it for close to what we paid. You see the price privately because you have unlocked the Vault.
How fast does it ship?: Orders placed before 12pm PT are processed the same day and ship within two business days. Shipping is free over $89, and a flat $9.95 under that.
Can I return it?: You have 30 days after it arrives to request a return. Product must be unused, in its original packaging, with proof of purchase, and return shipping is paid by you. Find it cheaper anywhere in Canada and we will match the price.