WHAT DOES NET CARB MEAN?

A carbohydrate is a molecule comprised of oxygen, hydrogen and carbon atoms which form monosaccharide (glucose or fructose), disaccharides (sucrose or lactose), oligosaccharides and polysaccharides (starch, glycogen or cellulose). A net carbohydrate is a non-digestible carbohydrate source. You may calculate the net carbohydrate in a product by subtracting the dietary fiber from the total carbohydrate amount. Because dietary fibers are not digestible by the human body, they are not converted into blood sugar.

DOES ESABGOL™ NATURAL DIETARY FIBER HAVE ZERO NET CARBS?

Yes, all versions of the Esabgol™ formula contain all natural dietary fiber sources such as Psyllium (Plantago ovata L.). The natural dietary fiber from Psyllium is not digestible by the human body, and is not converted into blood sugar.

WHAT DOES NATURAL DIETARY FIBER MEAN?

The term natural dietary fiber refers to dietary fibers from natural sources such as the Psyllium plant. Clinical research as shown that taking seven grams of soluble fiber from Psyllium Husk, as found in Esabgol™ formulas, in conjunction with a heart-healthy diet low in saturated fat and cholestrol may reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol.

IF PSYLLIUM IS A CARBOHYDRATE, WHY DOES ESABGOL™ NATURAL DIETARY FIBER HAVE ZERO CARBOHYDRATES?

US FDA rules regarding dietary supplement labeling require us to declare the total carbohydrate value in Esabgol™ Natural Dietary Fiber formulas. However, since dietary fiber is a polysaccharide not digestible by the human body, the natural fiber found in Esabgol™ Natural Dietary Fiber formulas from the Psyllium plant is not converted to blood sugar and accordingly does not necessarily affect the caloric intake or insulin level of a person.

HOW MUCH ESABGOL™ NATURAL DIETARY FIBER SHOULD I TAKE?

Esabgol™ Natural Dietary Fiber comes in a variety of versions including Esabgol™ Natural Dietary Fiber Capsules, Esabgol™ Plus Natural Dietary Fiber Capsules and the Esabgol™ Natural Dietary Fiber Powder Mix. However, all versions contain 100% natural dietary fiber and may be used as a fiber laxative and a fiber supplement.

Esabgol™ Natural Dietary Fiber and Esabgol™ Plus Natural Dietary Fiber Capsules as a fiber laxative:

Adults: take two (2) Esabgol™ Natural Dietary Fiber or Esabgol™ Plus Natural Dietary Fiber capsules with plenty of water at the first sign of irregularity. Do not exceed six (6) Esabgol™ Natural Dietary Fiber or Esabgol™ Plus Natural Dietary Fiber capsules in a 24-hour period. Esabgol™ Natural Dietary Fiber or Esabgol™ Plus Natural Dietary Fiber capsules usually take 12 to 72 hours for laxative results.

Children: take one (1) Esabgol™ Natural Dietary Fiber or Esabgol™ Plus Natural Dietary Fiber capsule with plenty of water at the first sign of irregularity. Do not exceed three (3) Esabgol™ Natural Dietary Fiber or Esabgol™ Plus Natural Dietary Fiber capsules in a 24-hour period. Esabgol™ Natural Dietary Fiber or Esabgol™ Plus Natural Dietary Fiber capsules usually take 12 to 72 hours for laxative results.

Esabgol™ Natural Dietary Fiber Powder Mix as a fiber laxative:

Adults: mix one (1) tablespoon of Esabgol™ Natural Dietary Fiber Powder with eight (8) ounces of water or juice at the first sign of irregularity. Esabgol™ Natural Dietary Fiber Powder can be taken up to three (3) times daily if needed. Esabgol™ Natural Dietary Fiber Powder usually takes 12 to 72 hours for laxative results.

Children: mix one (1) teaspoon of Esabgol™ Natural Dietary Fiber Powder with eight (8) ounces of water or juice at the first sign of irregularity. Esabgol™ Natural Dietary Fiber Powder can be taken up to three (3) times daily if needed. Esabgol™ Natural Dietary Fiber Powder usually takes 12 to 72 hours for laxative results.

Esabgol™ Natural Dietary Fiber and Esabgol™ Plus Natural Dietary Fiber Capsules as a dietary supplement:

As a dietary supplement, adults take 2-6 Esabgol™ Natural Dietary Fiber or Esabgol™ Plus Natural Dietary Fiber capsules daily with plenty of water, or as directed by a health care practitioner.

Esabgol™ Natural Dietary Fiber Powder as a dietary supplement:

As a dietary supplement, adults mix one tablespoon of Esabgol™ Natural Dietary Fiber Powder with eight (8) ounces of water or juice three times daily, or as directed by a health care practitioner.

SHOULD I TAKE ESABGOL™ WITH FOOD?

It is perfectly safe to take all forms of Esabgol™ Natural Dietary Fiber with food as long as you follow the suggested use listed on the label and/or as directed by a health care practitioner with a minimum of eight (8) ounces of water or juice. DO NOT DISSOLVE ESABGOL™ NATURAL DIETARY FIBER OR ESABGOL™ PLUS NATURAL DIETARY FIBER CAPSULES IN WATER.

CAN I USE ESABGOL™ NATURAL DIETARY FIBER DAILY?

All forms of Esabgol™ Natural Dietary Fiber are safe for daily use as a dietary supplement. However, if you are using Esabgol™ Natural Dietary Fiber as a dietary supplement as a component of a cholesterol-lowering diet program, please consult the advice of a qualified health care practitioner.

WHAT DOES THE EXPIRATION DATE MEAN?

The expiration date we apply to each bottle of Esabgol™ is determined in our state-of-the-art CGLP laboratories where we have scientific research proving the stability of the product, also known as the shelf-life of a product. Esabgol™ usually has a shelf-life of approximately two years or 24 months. DO NOT TAKE ESABGOL™ AFTER THE EXPIRY DATE.

WHAT IS MALTODEXTRIN?

Maltodextrin is a digestible mildly sweet polysaccharide manufactured from corn starch. As a carbohydrate, maltodextrin contains four calories per gram. Accordingly, the caloric value derived from maltodextrin in all of the Esabgol™ Natural Dietary Fiber formulas amounts to approximately six to eight calories per serving.

HOW DOES ESABGOL™ NATURAL DIETARY FIBER AFFECT LAXATION?

Esabgol™ Natural Dietary Fiber formulas contain 100% natural fibers which have bulk-forming properties without any chemical stimulants. The 100% natural fibers are derived from Psyllium, a member of the Plantago genus group. Psyllium has been used for thousands of years in the Ayurvedic tradition of medical science in India to treat constipation. Psyllium is a hydrophilic dietary fiber which absorbs water and stimulates bowel evacuation. Although Esabgol™ Natural Dietary Fiber does not yield immediate bowel movements, Esabgol™ Natural Dietary Fiber is effective 12-72 hours upon consumption with eight (8) ounces of water or juice.

IS THERE SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE SHOWING THAT PSYLLIUM IS EFFECTIVE FOR HEART HEALTH?

The United States Food & Drug Administration has reviewed extensive scientific and clinical research which have shown Psyllium to be effective in reducing the risk of heart disease when used in addition to a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet.

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO SEE CHANGES IN MY CHOLESTEROL?

The scientific and clinical research reviewed by the United States Food & Drug Administration have shown the use of Psyllium to yield modest changes in blood total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol after one