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Guide: How Much Fibre Do You Need a Day?
Fibre: The Ultimate Gut Hug
You already know fibre is good for you. It is the thing your doctor mentions and your grandmother swears by. But what is it really? Why is it such a massive deal for your health and how much should you actually be eating every day?
We are here to help you master the science. Here is everything you need to know to bridge the gap and get your daily glow.
What Is Fibre and Why Does It Matter?
Fibre is a plant-based carbohydrate that your body cannot actually break down. While your system digests other carbs for energy, fibre is the ultimate wingman that moves through your digestive tract mostly untouched.
This is great news for your gut. It keeps things moving and helps you feel light. Some specific types are called prebiotics. These act as high-performance fuel for the good bacteria living in your microbiome. Think of it as giving your internal ecosystem a much-needed boost.
How Much Do I Really Need?
Now that you know what it is, let us talk numbers. Most healthy adults under 50 should aim for 25 to 38 grams of fibre every single day.
Here is the snackable breakdown of what the experts recommend:
The Daily Ritual for Women
- Ages 19 to 30: 28g
- Ages 31 to 50: 25g
- Age 51+: 22g
The Daily Ritual for Men
- Ages 19 to 30: 34g
- Ages 31 to 50: 31g
- Age 51+: 28g
The honest truth? Over 90 percent of us are missing these targets. We call this the fibre gap. It is a real issue, but it is also one that is incredibly easy to fix with the right ritual.
The Dynamic Duo: Soluble vs. Insoluble
You need a comprehensive mix of two different types of fibre to feel your best.
- Soluble Fibre: This turns into a gel-like substance when it meets water. It moves slowly through your system to help maintain healthy glucose and cholesterol levels already in a normal range.
- Insoluble Fibre: This is the mover. It does not dissolve, so it adds bulk and helps food cruise through your digestive tract with ease.
You do not need to overthink the math on these two. Just focus on eating a variety of fibrous foods like whole grains, nuts, and veggies at every meal.
Can You Have Too Much of a Good Thing?
There is no official upper limit for fibre, but your body will let you know if you go too hard too fast. If your system is not used to a high-fibre lifestyle, you might experience some temporary bloating or gas.
This is why we love fermentation. Using fermented, bio-available fibre sources (like the Fibriotics in your Glowbears) is much gentler on the stomach. If you are adding more fibre to your diet, just remember to go slow and drink plenty of water.
High-Fibre Rituals: What to Eat
It is highly likely you need to invite more fibre to the party. Here are some of our favourite plant-powered sources:
- Fruits: Raspberries, blackberries, and apples with the skin.
- Veggies: Green peas, broccoli, and brussels sprouts.
- Grains and Seeds: Chia seeds, quinoa, and oatmeal.
- Legumes: Lentils, chickpeas, and black beans.
And of course, there is your Glowbears ritual. We designed our gummies to be an effortless way to bridge the fibre gap. Every daily serving delivers 6.6 grams of fermented dietary fibre. It is snackable science that tastes like a treat.
The Takeaway
The simple truth is that most people need more fibre. Bridging the gap does not have to be boring or feel like a chore. It is about small, sustainable swaps that help you feel energetic and transparently healthy.
By choosing bio-available, fermented ingredients, you are giving your body exactly what it needs to shine from the inside out. Let us get your glow on.
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Cheat Sheet
- The Daily Goal: Most adults should aim for 25g to 38g of fibre every single day to keep their system running like a dream.
- The Reality Check: Over 90 percent of us are currently missing the mark. This is the fibre gap we are here to help you close.
- The Power Couple: You need a comprehensive mix of soluble fibre for balance and insoluble fibre to keep things moving.
- The Glowbears Edge: Unlike traditional sources that can feel heavy, our fermented fibre is bio-available and FODMAP-friendly. This means you get all the gut-loving benefits without the bloat.
- The Simple Ritual: Bridge the gap by loading up on berries, seeds, and leafy greens, then finish with your daily Glowbears to ensure your body has everything it needs.
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Fermention benefits: Polyphenols, the lowdown
Polyphenols: The Plant Power Your Gut Is Craving
In the world of wellness, we love a bright spark. If your microbiome is the engine, polyphenols are the high-performance fuel that helps keep everything running smoothly. But simply eating raw greens and hoping for the best may not unlock their full potential.
Here is the snackable science behind why fermented polyphenols are the real secret to your daily glow.
The Polyphenol Glossary
Before we dive in, let’s get clear on the basics.
Polyphenols
Naturally occurring compounds found in plants. They give fruits and vegetables their vibrant colours and act as powerful antioxidants that help the body manage everyday oxidative stress.
Bio-availability
A measure of how much of a nutrient your body can actually absorb and use.
The Plant Matrix
Plants have complex structures made of fibres and proteins. These can trap beneficial compounds, making them harder for your gut to access.
Why Fermentation Is a Game Changer
Many plant nutrients are locked inside the plant matrix. If your digestive system cannot fully break that structure down, a large portion of those polyphenols simply pass through unused. This is why people can eat “healthy” and still feel like something is missing.
At Glowbears, we use a four-stage fermentation process lasting over eight weeks. This slow, controlled ritual gently breaks down the plant matrix before it ever reaches your gummy. The result is polyphenols in a form your body can actually access and use.
Less work for your gut. More benefit for you.
The Prebiotic Secret
Polyphenols are not just antioxidants. They also act as prebiotics, meaning they help feed beneficial gut bacteria. This supports microbial diversity, which is a cornerstone of gut resilience.
By nourishing your microbiome, fermented polyphenols help support:
- A balanced gut environment
- The gut barrier
- Normal immune function
This is not a single-benefit approach. It is systems thinking, rooted in real science.
The Glowbears Difference
Most products rely on one or two plant extracts. Our Fibriotics™ blend features 36 different fermented fruits and vegetables, delivering the diversity your microbiome thrives on.
Because our fermentation process is so thorough, our gummies are:
- Standardised: Each serving delivers consistently high levels of total polyphenols
- FODMAP-friendly: Fermentation reduces compounds linked to bloating and discomfort
- High-performance: Designed to support your glow from the inside out
The Takeaway
The future of plant power is not raw, hard-to-digest greens. It is found in the synergy of fermented polyphenols, where bio-availability meets diversity.
When you stop guessing and start choosing science-led rituals, your body feels the difference.
It is time to start glowing.
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Fermention benefits: SFCA's the lowdown
The Benefits of Fermented Foods: SCFAs – The Lowdown
In the world of gut health, there is a lot of talk about fiber and live cultures. But if you really want to understand why your daily ritual matters, you need to meet the real MVPs: Short Chain Fatty Acids (SCFAs).
Think of fermentation as a transformative eight week ritual that unlocks the hidden potential of plants. It is not just about preservation; it is about creating a high-performance "harvest" of bio-active compounds your body can actually use immediately.
The Bio-active MVP: What are SCFAs?
When good bacteria break down fiber, they produce SCFAs like acetate and butyrate. These are essentially "postbiotics" — the active goods that do the heavy lifting for your health.
- Butyrate is the preferred energy source for the cells lining your colon. It helps strengthen your gut barrier, acting like a protective hug for your digestive system.
- Acetate travels through your system to support metabolic health and help keep your internal ecosystem in balance.
Why Fermentation Beats "Standard" Fiber
Most traditional supplements just toss raw, "dusty" fiber into a pill. The problem? Your gut has to do all the work to break it down, which often leads to the "balloon" feeling of gas and bloating.
Glowbears uses a 4-stage transformative fermentation process to pre-digest a complex matrix of 36 different fruits and vegetables. This process:
- Increases Bio-availability: It breaks down large, bulky fibers into smaller, readily usable nutrients.
- Boosts Antioxidants: It significantly increases levels of polyphenols and vitamins.
- Is FODMAP Friendly: Because the "pre-digestion" has already happened in our lab, the final result is gentle on your system with no side effects.
The Diversity Bloom: Snackable Science
A groundbreaking study from the Stanford School of Medicine (published in Cell) showed that a diet rich in fermented foods leads to a stunning increase in microbiome diversity. This is vital because a "quiet" microbiome is often linked to feeling sluggish or stressed.
The researchers found that all participants who increased their fermented food intake showed:
- Significant rise in microbial diversity over 10 weeks.
- A reduction in 19 different inflammatory markers in the blood.
- Less activation of immune cells linked to chronic health problems.
The Glowbears Edge: Postbiotics in Every Gummy
We don't just hope your body makes postbiotics; we include them in every gummy. Every single Glowbear contains standardized amounts of postbiotics and SCFAs to ensure you get high-performance results from day one.
By choosing a ritual rooted in science, you are not just taking a supplement. You are giving your body a comprehensive, bio-active foundation to help you feel your best.
The Takeaway
The future of gut health isn't found in a single probiotic strain; it is found in the synergy of 36 fermented ingredients and the powerful SCFAs they produce. Stop thinking about your gut as a project and start treating it like the brilliant ecosystem it is.
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Synbiotics - the future of good gut health?
Synbiotics: The Future of Good Gut Health?
In the world of wellness, we love a power couple. Think of synbiotics as the ultimate duo: like PB and J, or a great workout and a long nap. They simply work better together.
But if you are still stuck on the "probiotic only" trend, you might be missing the full picture. Here is the snackable science on why synbiotics are changing the game for your gut.
The Gut Health Glossary
To understand the future, we need to quickly define the team players:
- Prebiotics: These are types of plant fibre that your body cannot digest. Instead, they act as high-quality fuel for the good bacteria in your gut.
- Probiotics: These are the live, beneficial bacteria themselves.
- Postbiotics: These are the "active goods" produced during fermentation. They include things like Short Chain Fatty Acids (SCFAs) which do the actual heavy lifting for your health.
A Synbiotic is what happens when you put these together in one formula. It is a comprehensive approach that ensures the "good stuff" has the "fuel" it needs to actually make a difference.
Why Synbiotics Are the "Pro-You" Choice
The problem with traditional probiotics is that they are fragile. Many of them do not survive the trip through your stomach acid. Even if they do, they often arrive in your gut "hungry" and unable to settle in.
Synbiotics solve this. By providing the fibre (the prebiotic) alongside the beneficial elements, you are giving your microbiome a "packed lunch" for the journey. This increases the chances of the bacteria successfully colonising your gut and supporting your daily glow.
The Fermentation Revolution
At Glowbears, we take this science a step further. We do not just toss some random fibre and bacteria together. We use a 4-stage transformative fermentation process that takes over eight weeks.
This process uses 36 different types of fruits and vegetables to create our Fibriotics. Because these ingredients are already fermented, they are loaded with bio-available nutrients and postbiotics like butyrate.
This means you are getting a synbiotic effect that is:
- FODMAP-friendly: No more "standard" supplement bloating or gas.
- Bio-available: Your body can actually recognise and use these nutrients immediately.
- High-performance: It supports your gut barrier and immune system from day one.
Closing the Diversity Gap
The goal of any good gut ritual is diversity. A "quiet" microbiome with only a few types of bacteria is a recipe for feeling sluggish. Synbiotics are designed to invite more guests to the party.
A diet rich in fermented synbiotics has been shown to significantly increase microbial diversity and reduce inflammatory markers in the blood. It is about more than just "digestion." It is about how you feel, how you sleep, and how you handle stress.
The Takeaway
The future of gut health is not found in a dusty bottle of single-strain probiotics. It is found in the synergy of synbiotics. By choosing a ritual that combines fermented plant power with science-backed postbiotics, you are giving your body a comprehensive hug.
It is time to stop thinking about your gut as a project and start treating it like the brilliant ecosystem it is. Let us get your glow on.
