Natural Factors Natural Factors - Organic Reliefibre - Tropical 5 g, 268 grams

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.

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Why people keep reordering it

Researched strains

Specific, studied strains at counts high enough to reach your gut.

Guaranteed live cultures

Potency held through the end of shelf life, not just at manufacture.

Digestive balance

Supports regularity, bloating and a healthy gut barrier.

Best suited to: will not drink an unflavoured fibre daily, reacts to inulin, psyllium or wheat bran, wants a sweetened fibre with no sugar, giving fibre to a child over 8.

What the research supports

Each scoop is 6.7 g, but the fibre is still 5 g: the rest is tropical flavour, citric acid and stevia. The 268 g tub holds 40 scoops.

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

Stool regularity (evidence: moderate, from randomized controlled trial)

This fibre absorbs water and adds bulk to stool, and trials at 5 to 10 g daily have firmed up loose stools and softened hard ones.

Gas and bloating (evidence: moderate, from randomized controlled trial)

Guar fibre ferments slowly, producing less gas at the same amount than faster-fermenting fibres like inulin, which matters for a reactive gut.

Gut bacteria (evidence: moderate, from randomized controlled trial)

Colonic bacteria ferment this fibre into short chain fatty acids, and human studies near 5 g daily have raised counts of beneficial strains such as 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

Will not drink an unflavoured fibre daily

Fibre only works if you take it, and the stevia and tropical flavour turn a glass of water into the delivery vehicle rather than a chore.

Reacts to inulin, psyllium or wheat bran

Guar gum ferments slowly and tests low in FODMAPs, which the wheat and chicory fibres do not.

Wants a sweetened fibre with no sugar

Sweetness comes from stevia leaf extract only, with no sugar and no sugar alcohols anywhere in the tub.

Giving fibre to a child over 8

One 6.7 g serving daily is the labelled children's amount, and flavour matters more at that age than at any other.

Look elsewhere if

Adding fibre to coffee, soup or oatmeal

The unflavoured version of this same guar fibre has no flavour, acid or stevia in it and disappears into anything, hot or cold.

Avoiding stevia or added acids

Take the unflavoured tub, which is guar gum on its own with nothing else added.

Needing stool bulk more than tolerability

Psyllium husk bulks far more per gram at a much lower price, if your gut handles it.

What to expect

Changes in stool form and regularity usually appear within 3 to 7 days of daily use. It barely thickens, but the citric and malic acid give it a tart edge, so mix it into a full 250 mL rather than a small glass.

How it compares

Compared with the unflavoured Reliefibre tub

It tastes like a light tropical drink instead of nothing, which for a lot of people is the difference between a fibre taken daily and one that stalls in the cupboard. The tradeoff: You are locked into one flavour, you cannot stir it into coffee or savoury food, and 1.7 g of every scoop is flavouring you did not come for.

Compared with psyllium husk

It dissolves clear with no grit and no gel, so it goes down like a drink rather than something you have to chase with more water. The tradeoff: Psyllium costs far less per serving and adds considerably more stool bulk per gram.

Product details

Active ingredient

Reliefibre® (organic partially hydrolyzed guar gum)

Ingredient form

grams

Strength

5 g

Suggested use

For IBS, diarrhea (adults): Mix 1 serving (6.7 g) with 250 mL of water, 1–2 times daily or as directed by a health care practitioner. For constipation, stool, glycemic index (adults): Mix 1 serving (6.7 g) or 2 servings (13.4 g) with 250 mL of water daily or as directed by a health care practitioner. For IBS, diarrhea (children above 8 years of age): Mix 1 serving (6.7 g) with 250 mL of water daily or as directed by a health care practitioner. For constipation, stool, glycemic index (children aged 12–16 years): Mix 1 serving (6.7 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

For IBS, diarrhea (adults): Mix 1 serving (6.7 g) with 250 mL of water, 1–2 times daily or as directed by a health care practitioner. For constipation, stool, glycemic index (adults): Mix 1 serving (6.7 g) or 2 servings (13.4 g) with 250 mL of water daily or as directed by a health care practitioner. For IBS, diarrhea (children above 8 years of age): Mix 1 serving (6.7 g) with 250 mL of water daily or as directed by a health care practitioner. For constipation, stool, glycemic index (children aged 12–16 years): Mix 1 serving (6.7 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

Non-medicinal ingredients

Organic natural flavours, citric acid, organic Oryza sativa (rice) hull powder, L-malic acid, organic stevia leaf extract.

Interactions and cautions

Medications

May interact with certain prescription medications. Review with your pharmacist if you take daily medication.

Timing

If taking antibiotics, separate doses by 2 to 3 hours.

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 - Tropical

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.