Fbcx® Fiber Supplement

by Shane Crafton

When purchasing any weight loss product, it is important to do your research. Many people are exchanging their opinions about FBCX on DietBlogTalk.com

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Overview

We're all familiar with the typical rationale behind fiber supplementation: it makes you regular. And so we perhaps have an unfortunate stereotype in our minds when considering fiber supplementation: it's only for the elderly, it's only for people for heart problems, or, "Oh, I'm not that constipated."

FBCX® would have us consider fiber supplements in a different way. According to the product website, FBCX® – aside from being a healthy fiber supplement – is able to bind fats and eliminate up to 9 times its own weight in triglycerides (dietary fats). This binding is supposed to prevent the absorption of these fats by the body, thus contributing to weight loss.

According to the product promotion, FBCX® is able to lower bad cholesterol, increase adiponectin levels and insulin sensitivity, and contribute generally to a nutritious diet. Such benefits would seem to recommend FBCX®, or at least some form of fiber supplementation.

Ingredients at a Glance

Ingredients information on FBCX® was not readily available on the product website. There is vague mention made of an active ingredient, called Alpha-cyclodextrin, but it is never discussed properly. Instead, the website seems intent on giving the impression that things are too new and exciting to bother with such information.

Ingredients in Focus

Other sources reveal that Cyclodextrins are produced from starch and are used in food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. In the food industry, they're employed in cholesterol-free foods. It would seem that their function in such foods is similar to Alpha-cyclodextrin's function in FBCX®. In short, Cyclodextrins are indeed known for their ability to bind cholesterol and fats, and so FBCX® might be on to something.

Positives

•    Contains no stimulants, apparently.

•    Decently informative website.

Negatives

•    Ingredients information is a little difficult to come by.

•    Not the only or best fiber supplement on the market.

•    Website is slightly obnoxious.

Final Thoughts

FBCX® is an interesting product, and consumers might do well to consider it carefully. A sensible fiber supplement can be a nice addition to a healthy lifestyle, so long as the lifestyle involves regular exercise and a balanced diet. Along with a proven fat burner, the consumer could be on the road to significant and long-term weight loss and management. FBCX® might not be the only choice, but it's worth considering.

About the Author:

Shane Crafton is a diet editor, who’s team specializes in health, fitness and weight loss reporting.