Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3

Orange fiber, primarily derived from the cell walls of oranges (Citrus sinensis), is a source of dietary fiber, especially soluble fiber like pectin. Its use in supporting or treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is based on the established benefits of dietary fiber in modulating bowel function, particularly in IBS patients with constipation-predominant symptoms (IBS-C). Scientific studies suggest that certain types of soluble fiber, such as that found in citrus fruits, can improve stool frequency and consistency, and may help alleviate some IBS symptoms. A systematic review and meta-analysis published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology (2014) concluded that soluble fibers (including pectin) are moderately effective in improving global IBS symptoms and abdominal pain, though insoluble fibers may worsen symptoms in some patients.

Specifically, while orange fiber itself has not been as extensively studied as other sources like psyllium, its pectin component is well recognized for its prebiotic effects, supporting gut health and potentially modulating the gut microbiome. The evidence supports the use of soluble fiber for IBS, but there is limited direct clinical research on orange fiber as a distinct intervention. Thus, while the mechanism and indirect evidence are promising, more direct, high-quality studies are needed to rate the evidence higher.

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akkermansia muciniphila
aloe vera
alpha-galactosidase
alpha-pinene
amino acids
bacillus clausii
bacillus coagulans
bacillus subtilis
benegut perilla (proprietary)
beta caryophyllene
bifidobacterium bifidum
bifidobacterium breve
bifidobacterium infantis
bifidobacterium lactis
bifidobacterium longum
bilberry
bio ecolian (proprietary)
blackberry
Indian frankincense
butyrate triglyceride
chen pi
chia seed
chlorella
cinnamon
turmeric
curcumin
fennel
flaxseed
fructooligosaccharides (FOS)
fruit and vegetable blend (proprietary)
ginger
green banana
green tea
guar gum
cellulose
inulin
isomalto-oligosaccharide
l-glutamine
lactobacillus acidophilus
lactobacillus brevis
lactobacillus bulgaricus
lactobacillus casei
lactobacillus fermentum
lactobacillus gasseri
lactobacillus helveticus
lactobacillus paracasei
lactiplantibacillus plantarum
lactobacillus reuteri
lactobacillus rhamnosus
lactobacillus salivarius
lactococcus lactis
lovage
marshmallow
oat
pectin
peppermint oil
plum fruit
pomegranate
potato starch
butyric acid
psyllium
quercetin
resveratrol
saccharomyces boulardii
slippery elm bark
spearmint leaf
streptococcus thermophilus
tributyrin
vitamin D
xylooligosaccharides
zinc
hyssop
atractylodes
ferula assafoetida
anise
holarrhena antidysenterica
fumaria parviflora
chrysanthemum
senna
white oak
algae
Agastache
Asafoetida
Alexandrian senna
Agrimonia pilosa
Betony
Bifidobacterium
Bacillus indicus
Bifidobacterium adolescentis
Boswellic Acid
Bayleaf
Belleric myrobalan
Bran
Boswellia
Bacillus licheniformis
black salt
Bifidobacterium animalis
Bitter principals
Bacteria
Bifidobacteria
Bacillus
Cumin
Coriander
Citron
Cannabidiol
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Dragonhead
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Enterococcus
Enzyme Blend
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Fiber
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Other health conditions supported by Orange fiber

Cholesterol (high)
Diabetes
Digestion (poor)
Fatty Liver Disease
Inflammation
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Metabolic Syndrome
Triglycerides (high)

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