Scientific Studies Support Supplementation for Good Health Studies show that many of the ingredients found in Herbalife products can help promote health and wellbeing. These studies offer support for supplementation, while providing information about how Herbalife can help all those who want to achieve optimal health. Herbalife offers a wide range of Inner and Outer Nutrition® products that work together to protect health and well-being from the inside out. Obesity Linked to Gastrointestinal Problems Internal Medicine News An increase in gastroesophageal reflux disease, more commonly known as acid reflux, has been linked directly to the incidence of obesity. A recent study presented during Digestive Disease Week showed that people who registered a high body mass index (BMI) had more frequent problems with symptoms associated with acid reflux. Those with the highest BMI had nearly twice as many episodes. As BMI numbers increased, pain occurred more frequently in both the upper and lower abdomen. A possible explanation for these findings is that obese people may be ingesting the wrong types of food or following erratic eating patterns. The study also documented a higher incidence of bloating, irregularity and nausea. Both the Thermojetics® Green Weight-Management Program and Thermojetics® Gold High-Protein, Low-Carb Program are scientifically formulated for safe, effective weight loss.* Herbalife also has many products that can help address problems associated with acid reflux and ease digestion. Use Active Soluble Fiber Drink Mix and Florafiber-Lactobacillus Acidophilus and Fiber Tablets to provide natural cleansing during digestion and encourage the growth of helpful intestinal bacteria.* Herbal Aloe Vera Drink/Aloe Vera Concentrate is also an excellent aid for soothing the digestive system and optimizing intestinal function. Fiber for Fitness and Immunity The Archives of Internal Medicine The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition Fiber supplementation can have many benefits on the gastrointestinal system. In a study published in the August 2001 issue of The Journal of the American College of Nutrition, arabinogalactan, a non-digestible, soluble dietary fiber, was evaluated for its impact on the digestive process.1 Increases in good bacteria and a reduction of ammonia levels in the bowel were demonstrated. This data showed that dietary arabinogalactan has a positive effect on the gastrointestinal flora, which helps regulate your digestive health. In a study published in March 2002 in The Journal of Nutrition, an animal model in dogs demonstrated beneficial effects on digestive physiology and improved immune status.2 Arabinogalactan, derived from the larch tree, is a powerful component of Herbalife’s unique Active Fiber supplement. Active Soluble Fiber Drink Mix can be mixed into any liquid without affecting the flavor, improving the biochemistry of the digestive tract and enhancing immune function. 1 Robinson, RR., Feirtag, J., Slavin, JL. Effects of dietary arabinogalactan on gastrointestinal and blood parameters in healthy human subjects. J. Am Coll Nutr. 2001;20(4):279-85. 2 Grieshop, CM, Flickinger, EA., Fahey, GC Jr. Oral administration of arabinogalactan affects immune status and fecal microbial populations in dogs. J Nutr. 2002;132(3):478-82. ADD FAVORITES BACK | TOP   Other Digestive Health Articles and Tips: 7 Ways Aloe Vera Can Help You The Role of Enzymes Facts and Benefits of Fiber A Livlier Liver

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