Jul 28 2010 --- Lonza announced the inclusion of its all-natural prebiotic FiberAid in Ultra FiberAid capsules from Swanson Health Products. The launch of the Ultra FiberAid capsules corresponds to the reintroduction of Swanson’s FiberAid powder, now available in a 15 ounce canister.

“The launch of Ultra FiberAid capsules provides customers with a trusted source of prebiotic fiber in an easy-to-use complementary formulation to the FiberAid powder from Swanson,” said Bryan Rodriguez, Technical Marketing & Scientific Affairs Manager Lonza. “The inclusion of FiberAid in Swanson Ultra is a natural fit, as it offers gut health promoting properties while aligning with Swanson’s standards for a high quality product. We look forward to providing Swanson with high quality ingredients backed by science, and playing an active part in providing industry-leading wellness products to individuals seeking healthy lifestyles.”

A prebiotic fiber with excellent digestive tolerance, Lonza’s FiberAid offers food technologists superior 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.

“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 unique soluble fiber that has a positive influence in promoting healthy microflora, so called “friendly bacteria” in the lower GI tract, with a daily intake of as little as 4.5 grams, taken in divided servings. New FiberAid capsules are a convenient way to get the same soluble fiber and prebiotic benefits of the powder while on the go - anytime, anywhere.”

Providing a positive influence on the beneficial microflora of the gut, Lonza’s prebiotic FiberAid can increase production of short chain fatty acids while simultaneously reducing ammonia levels in the gut. The gastrointestinal benefits of FiberAid are provided without the typical side effects of other dietary fibers, such as gas and bloating. Due to its highly branched structure, FiberAid is slowly fermented. FiberAid was shown to have a high digestive tolerance at dosages up to 15 g/day in various studies, whereas effective dosages are already achieved at 4.5 g/day.

FiberAid is a low calorie additive (1.4 kcal/g) and is reported to have no glycemic response.