Important Tips When Taking ProFibe

Feb 2nd 2008

ProFibe, a water-soluble fiber supplement, comes from only natural ingredients. No adverse side effects have been reported by hundreds of individuals who have taken ProFibe to bring down their cholesterol levels.

However, as with any medication or organic dietary supplement, there are a few things to consider when taking it so as to maximize its full benefits and to experience the least discomfort:

The first time you try ProFibe, take only half a scoop and mix it with a glass of liquid (water, skim milk, soy milk, grape, apple, or cranberry juice, Gatorade, etc.). The less-than-ideal amount is to inure your gastrointestinal system to one minor side effect of many water-soluble fibers, which is flatulence. Shake well before drinking the mix.
After a few days, when your system has adjusted to an increased level of dietary fiber intake, you can increase the amount to 2 to 3 half servings each day, followed by one scoop thrice a day during meals.
Some users take a bigger dosage once a day, but the best results are reported with the thrice-a-day scheme.
You can also mix the ProFibe powder with food, soups, or salads. Or you can mix it in with oatmeal – 1 scoop two times a day – and have double benefits! Oatmeal by itself has been reported to lower the BP of hypertensives who are not taking any prescription medications.
The safest way to take ProFibe is to try it for just 1 month. Request for a fasting cholesterol screening from your physician. Take ProFibe for 4 weeks and ask for a 2nd screening. This way, you will be able to determine if ProFibe is indeed effective for you.
Do not discontinue your prescription medications even as you are taking ProFibe. Drugs such as zocor, lovastatin, and mevacor work differently and you would need your doctor’s go singnal before reducing or eliminating the intake of these drugs after you have noticed favorable results with ProFibe.
ProFibe works best in conjunction with a good exercise regimen and a healthy, balanced diet, especially for the lowering of moderately high cholesterol levels.
Cut down on, if not totally eliminate, smoking and drinking as these negate the benefits that can be attained with ProFibe.
Take the recommended eight glasses of water daily to keep all your systems working efficiently.
Don’t rush in. Keep in mind that with fiber, less is more! Excessive fiber can prevent the absorption of minerals in the body as food does not stay long enough in the digestive tract, making it difficult for your systems to draw out the valuable nutrients.

How much fiber do you need in a day? We need at least 35 g for it to make a significant decrease in the risk of heart disease. It goes without saying that although ProFibe satisfies this requirement, it should not be a substitute for your intake of fiber-rich foods.