Soluble Prebiotic Fiber — Feed the Good Bacteria You Already Have
Probiotics get the headlines, but the organisms already living in your gut mostly need one thing: food. Prebiotic fiber is that food, and most modern diets run short of it. Thorne describes FiberMend this way: "Keep your gut healthy and in balance with FiberMend, a soluble prebiotic fiber that helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels, promotes regularity, and supports optimal digestive function."*
Who I Reach For This With
- People whose diets run low in fiber, which is most diets
- People who want everyday regularity support
- Anyone rebuilding the gut after an antimicrobial protocol, where feeding the good residents matters as much as adding new ones
- People working on healthy blood sugar levels alongside diet changes
What Makes This Form Different
- It's a blend, not a single fiber: partially hydrolyzed guar gum, larch arabinogalactan and apple pectin, plus rice bran. Different fibers feed different bacteria, so variety in means variety out
- Each scoop also carries 50 mg of decaffeinated green tea phytosome (a green tea extract bound to sunflower phospholipid)
- A powder you mix into water or a beverage you already like. Thorne lists it as gluten free, dairy free and soy free
What Thorne Says It Supports*
- GI wellness and growing good bacteria in the gut*
- Healthy blood sugar levels*
- Regularity*
- Optimal digestive function*
How It Fits Into a Protocol
FiberMend is the feed-the-garden layer. It pairs with CoreBiotic or Ther-Biotic Complete, which are the plant-the-garden layer. Start with a partial scoop and build up. Fiber ramps up politely or not at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will it cause gas?
Ramping up too fast can. Start with a small amount and build over about two weeks, and most people avoid it.
Fiber or probiotic first?
They're partners, not competitors. Fiber often matters more over the long run, since it keeps feeding whatever is already there.
How do I take it?
Thorne's label says to mix 1 scoop into at least 8 to 10 ounces of water, juice or your preferred beverage once a day.
Supplement Facts: Serving size 1 scoop, 30 servings per container. Green Tea Phytosome (decaffeinated, phospholipid complex from sunflower) 50 mg; Partially Hydrolyzed Guar Gum 8 g; Larch Extract (Arabinogalactan) 300 mg; Pectin (Apple) 150 mg; Rice Bran 2.5 g.
Suggested Use: Mix 1 scoop with at least 8-10 ounces of water, juice, or preferred beverage daily, or as directed by your healthcare professional. 30 servings (scoops) per bottle.
Warnings: If pregnant, consult your health-care practitioner before using this product. Thorne's label also notes this product is contraindicated for anyone with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients.
Ships direct from Thorne's own facility — never third-party or gray-market stock. Lot numbers and expiration dates are exactly what Thorne shipped.
Selected by Dr. Lorn Allison, DN.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
