Heather's Tummy Fiber KIT ~ Organic Acacia Senegal CAN AND POUCH for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

by Heather's Tummy Care

Product Features

• A Medical Food for the Dietary Management of IBS Symptoms. 100% Acacia Senegal, NOT low grade Acacia Seyal.
• As part of the diet, helps regulate bowel motility to relieve IBS abdominal pain, diarrhea AND constipation.
• A pure soluble fiber with a prebiotic effect that increases good gut flora. Slows colonic fermentation, decreasing gas and bloating.
• Pure organic soluble fiber. No IBS triggers: no psyllium, no citric acid, no insoluble fiber, no artificial sweeteners. 100% acacia senegal, NOT low grade acacia seyal.
• Kit contains 1 canister and 1 bulk refill pouch. Natural, unhydrolized, no additives, colors, flavors, or sweeteners. No taste, odor, color, no grit. Never thickens. No choking risk. Dissolves in liquids or soft foods.

Product Description

Heather's Tummy Fiber ~ Organic Acacia Senegal is a medical food for the dietary management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome symptoms. It is 100% acacia senegal, the highest grade available, and a natural, pure, organic, soluble dietary fiber produced from the gum of the Acacia tree. Clinical studies have shown that soluble fiber, as part of the diet: helps soothe and regulate bowel motility; relieves IBS abdominal pain and cramping by stabilizing intestinal contractions; alleviates BOTH diarrhea and constipation. Heather's Tummy Fiber also: increases good gut flora - it's considered a prebiotic; has excellent gastrointestinal tolerance; and slows down colonic fermentation, which in turn decreases gas and bloating. Heather's Tummy Fiber is completely safe and healthy for daily, lifelong use, is safe for use in children, and has no GI irritants or stimulants. Soluble fiber will not compromise normal bowel function at all once it gets your IBS symptoms under control - it will simply keep things in that normal state. A soluble fiber supplement is meant to keep your GI tract running smoothly, comfortably, and pain-free on a day-to-day basis, now and forever. Heather's Tummy Fiber is NOT a drug, it is NOT a laxative, it is NOT an anti-diarrheal medication. Acacia is simply an organic, prebiotic soluble fiber supplement with absolutely nothing else added, and it normalizes bowel function naturally in the same manner as soluble fiber foods. Certified organic by QAI, vegan, and certified kosher. Contains no gluten, sugar, salt, corn, soy, or yeast.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000A7HWSQ
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #83,346 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works better than other fiber and IBS products, January 6, 2010

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not_her_again (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Heather's Tummy Fiber KIT ~ Organic Acacia Senegal CAN AND POUCH for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Health and Beauty)

This product is good for IBS symptoms, and works better than the other fiber supplements, which ironically can aggravate symptoms. Just follow the instructions, whether starting from scratch or transitioning from another supplement, and you should be fine. I would recommend if you are just starting to use this product to purchase only the refillable canister size first, and then if it works for you, get multiple pouches at a time from Amazon (for free shipping savings vs purchasing from Heather's site). It seems pricey, but frankly, it's worth it to me!

It does sometimes clump, but it is truly flavorless, not gritty, and doesn't thicken liquid, so its not bad at all -- just don't look at the floaters/clumps if they occur in your drink. It seems to help if I have a thinner, even layer of it in the glass (vs a large *lump*), then add an ounce or two of liquid, swish it around until its all moistened, and then add the rest of the liquid. I break each dose up into two smaller drinks (i.e., drink 4-5 oz with a small amount of the fiber, then repeat immediately afterwords) to avoid clumping. Sometimes, you just have to stir, stir, stir briskly for a full minute. It won't work in my peppermint/fennel tea (hot liquid makes it clump to the point I can't break it up), but other than that, it works well.

You can also bake with it and sprinkle it on warm, moist foods to keep your system full of soluble fiber throughout the day. I keep a 4 oz container of it at work to use during lunch to boost my soluble fiber intake. Since its in a clear container, no one knows what it is and I can keep it in sight so I don't forget.

I also drink a glass of water with it first thing in the morning or when I haven't eaten for several hours--it seems to help, along with following Heather's tips on diet (check out her books) and her peppermint/fennel teas. The peppermint caps and hypnosis CDs never helped me (nor IBS Advantage), but this product seems to make a difference.

Everything I've read on Acacia Senegal indicates a lack of side effects from prolonged use, but I would still mention its use to any health professionals.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works great -- and without the gas, August 31, 2006

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Linda (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Heather's Tummy Fiber KIT ~ Organic Acacia Senegal CAN AND POUCH for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Health and Beauty)

Tummy Fiber is one of the few dietary fibers that actually works for my constipation -- and that also does *not* create gas and bloating (due to fermenting) in my lower intestines. It may not be cheap, but it took me two months of testing other brands and fiber types (since my normal brand, Citrucel, was taken off the market), to find this particular combination of efficacy and lack of side effects (gas). The taste is somewhat bland, so I like to add a few packets of Crystal Light lemonade drink powder to perk up the taste. Another positive aspect of Tummy Fiber is that it is non-viscous, so it doesn't feel like you're swallowing a glassful of liquid goo!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Supplemental Fiber Ever, September 12, 2008

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Sharon Pisacreta "emeraldcrab" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Heather's Tummy Fiber KIT ~ Organic Acacia Senegal CAN AND POUCH for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Health and Beauty)

Although I don't suffer from IBS, I do have thyroid disease and the stomach problems that sometimes go along with it. I have tried psyllium but found it too harsh and unpleasant to drink. Organic acacia powder dissolves quickly, is tasteless and very easy to drink in a glass of water. I take this in addition to fruits, veggies, whole grains, etc, as well as a probiotic supplement, so I don't rely on this alone to keep my system healthy and regular. But after using this daily for over a year I can definitely say that the addition of acacia powder has significantly improved any stomach problems that may arise. I've recommended this to friends and relatives of all ages, and everyone that has consistently used it is very satisfied with the results. Start with small doses and gradually build up. To see lasting results you must give it time and remember to actually take the acacia powder every day. I take a tablespoon in the morning and a tablespoon at night, but you may require more or less. Adjust your intake and experiment with what works best for you. Check out Heather's website for more details.