Lonza's Prebiotic Featured in Ultra FiberAid

ALLENDALE, N.J.Lonzas all-natural prebiotic FiberAid was included in Ultra FiberAid capsules from Swanson Health Products. The launch of the Ultra FiberAid capsules corresponds to the reintroduction of Swansons FiberAid powder.

Bryan Rodriguez, technical marketing & scientific affairs manager Lonza, said:The inclusion of FiberAid in Swanson Ultra is a natural fit, as it offers gut health promoting properties. We look forward to providing Swanson with high-quality ingredients backed by science, and playing an active part in providing wellness products to individuals seeking healthy lifestyles."

FiberAid offers food technologists technical properties for ease of use in all formulations, including capsule and powder. In Ultra FiberAid powder, it remains stable at a low pH and fully soluble as it is readily mixable in beverages. Therefore, end-use customers are afforded the ability to use the product in the manner they prefer. It can increase production of short chain fatty acids while simultaneously reducing ammonia levels in the gut. Due to its highly branched structure, FiberAid is slowly fermented. It was shown to have a high digestive tolerance at dosages up to 15 g/din various studies, whereas effective dosages are already achieved at 4.5 g/d. FiberAid is a low calorie additive (1.4 kcal/g) and is reported to have no glycemic response.

We are pleased to be able to introduce a new, convenient capsule form of popular FiberAid Larch Tree Arabinogalactan prebiotic fiber," said Tom Audette, Swanson Health Products director of product development.  FiberAid is a soluble fiber that has a positive influence in promoting healthy microflora, friendly bacteria in the lower gastrointestinal tract, with a daily intake of as little as 4.5 grams, taken in divided servings."