A Revolution in Dietary Fiber Supplement
FENUBER^®
Debitterized Saponin-free Defatted
FENUGREEK FIBERS
Fenuber® Specifications

Why is Fiber Important..?
When fiber is present in our food, we chew for longer time, eat less quantity, and absorb less fat. Fiber replaces calories, relieves constipation, helps maintain a safe level of blood glucose, and lowers cholesterol. US FDA recently approved a label claim associating of use of SOLUBLE fiber, from sources such as psyllium husk and oat bran, with reduced risk of heart attack.

Fiber Deficiency is linked to -

• Overeating
• Obesity
• Constipation
• Irritable Bowel
• Diverticular disease
• Colon cancer
• High cholesterol
• Heart attack
• Diabetes
• Gallstones

What are the recognized sources of dietary fiber, and how do they compare?

The following table compares the quality of natural sources of dietary fiber. Data on some sources are not complete, and hence have been omitted. The table shows comparison of Oats, Soy, Guar, Psyllium, Wheat and Fenugreek for their natural qualities.

What is FENUBER^® ?
Fenuber^® is FENUgreek + fiBER . It is the debitterized, Fat & Oil-free powder of the fenugreek seed, rich in fenugreek protein, and fibers. Fenuber^® gives maximum amount of dietary fiber without adding calories. Fenuber^® gives a mixture of soluble and insoluble fibers. It is debitterized and hence can be used in food and other preparations. It is saponin-free and hence will not induce appetite. In fact it will suppress appetite by acting as a calorie substitute and bulk-forming agent.

FENUBER^® is Safe?
Plain Fenuber® is All-Natural. Even at 100 g a day Fenuber^® is safe. Recommended dose is 25 g to 30 g a day. Individuals with allergy to ingredients should avoid Fenuber^® . Manufactured under strict GMP conditions of FDA and local regulations. Every batch is tested for quality and safety by independent outside agency. FENUBER ^® does not contain any saponin or alkaloids. Traditionally, whole fenugreek seeds or the extract has been contraindicated in early pregnancy and during menstruation due to the inherent capacity of the saponins and alkaloids to induce risk of abortion and excessive bleeding. Any fenugreek fiber product that is bitter in taste indicates the residual saponin that has not been removed completely, thus increasing the possibility of adverse reaction. FENUBER^® is devoid of these physiologically active factors, thus making it safer for regular daily use by everyone. Animal studies as approved by international research organizations (NIH, FDA, WHO) revealed that this product is ABSOLUTELY safe and no animal showed any toxic effects even after administration of 2 g per kg body weight for 90 days.

FENUBER^® Provides Fiber and more.
Saponins and Alkaloids give bitterness. They also increase appetite. The fixed and essential oils in fenugreek seeds are unsaturated, but become rancid on storage. FENUBER^® is the only Fenugreek fiber without the oils or bitters.
Every 10 g of Fenuber^® powder contains, approx.
3 g Soluble fiber¹
2 g Insoluble fiber
3 g Protein
Zero Fat (= No High-Calories)
Zero Steroidal saponins (= No weight-gain)
In addition, there is Calcium, Iron, traces of other minerals such as selenium, chromium, magnesium, manganese etc. The protein in FENUBER^® is considered very high class, because the net protein utilization value is about 64 (meat 67).  Fenuber ^® Specifications

COMPOSITION of COMMERCIAL FIBER PRODUCTS
The following table compares the composition of dietary fiber in the commercially available products.

Property

FENUBER^® for weight-control
Fenuber^® taken 20 or 30 minutes before meal time suppresses appetite by initiating sense of satiety. When taken with meal, it forms the bulk of food replacing high-calorie dishes. A high-fiber, low-fat, low-cal protein meal is recommended for weight-control.

FENUBER^® for Constipation
Constipation and irregularity are major outcomes of fiber-deficient diets. Fenuber^® provides bulk to the waste and decreases the colon transit time from 20-36 hrs to 2-6 hrs. It is a gentle and safe laxative which helps reduce the risk of colo-rectal cancer and other bowel disorders often associated with low-fiber diet. This type of cancer is not common in Asia and Africa where fiber is eaten.

FENUBER^® reduces Bad Cholesterol
High cholesterol and blood sugar are common in diabetes. A diet containing 25 g of the powder (= about 12-13 g fiber) per day given to 60 individuals with diabetes type-2 and high triglycerides and VLDL & LDL cholesterol resulted in significant lowering in 4 weeks, which improved in 8 weeks and beyond as shown in figure below². The 'good' cholesterol HDL did not change. Similar effects were observed in Type 1 diabetes⁵.

Some soluble fibers form gel in the stomach and appear to behave like 'fat' inside the body. The gel seems to instruct the brain which sends message to the gall-bladder to empty itself. The gel subsequently irreversibly traps bile-salts preventing their reabsorption in the distal ileum. Regular emptying of gall bladder may help reduce risk of gall-stones. The action of emptying and trapping the bile forces the liver to take cholesterol from blood to make new bile in order to aid the digestion of foods.

Reducing 'bad' cholesterol and triglycerides significantly reduces risk of atherosclerosis and heart attack. In another study giving 100 g a day to 10 non-diabetic individuals with high cholesterol, significant drop in total, VLDL+LDL cholesterol , and triglyceride levels was seen in 10 days which improved further in 20 days³. This is shown in the following chart.

FENUBER^® for managing Diabetes
Incorporation of 100 g powder a day in the diet of 15 Type 2 diabetes patients significantly reduced the blood sugar level by more than 25% in 10 days ⁴. This is due to the gel forming properties of Fenuber^® which delays gastric emptying and increases intestinal transit time. Glucose trapped in the gel leaches out slowly over a long period. In stead of a short-lived steep rise in blood sugar level, gel-fiber gives a moderate level over a long time which helps to avoid fatigue and need for frequent eating. This also reduces need for high amounts of insulin or anti-diabetic medication in diabetics⁵. The cycle of overeating and hypoglycemia is interrupted by Fenuber^® intake. Time of Fenuber^® intake does not seem to affect the beneficial effects on diabetes management.

HEALTH Benefits of taking dietary fibers regularly
The following table shows the health benefits of taking popular dietary fibers in their recommended dosages on a regular basis. The data have been compiled from various independent studies and sources. The dosages are not uniform nor are the duration it took to observe the claimed clinical benefits identical. For example, psyllium husk products may need to be taken for several months before any significant effect may be observed. On the contrary, a 12.5 g dose taken twice a day (25 g) for 4 weeks showed the data shown in the table below. Administration of 25 g of psyllium per day will be very difficult.

How much should I take?
Since FENUBER provides the essential fiber that is missing in our processed diet, the need will depend on our diet. For those need to correct constipation and achieve regularity, the dose may be small. However, continued fiber deficiency over a long period of time may lead to high cholesterol and even diabetes, with or without obesity. In these situations, a higher dose may help the body to correct deficiency significantly and show improvement in these conditions. The loist below may help in deciding the dose and time of administration. Though taking 100 g a day was not harmful to adults, a regular intake of 2 doses of 2 tsp (= 20 g a day) will provide adequate fiber to the body.
To Correct constipation and achieve regularity                          1 teaspoonfull or 5 grams or 6 caps ONE time a day
To Suppress appetite and control weight gain                            2 tsp or 10 g or 12 cap ONE Hour prior to EACH Meal time.
To Control high cholesterol (LDL-VLDL-Triglyceride) levels    2 tsp or  10 g or 12 cap ONE Hour prior to EACH Meal, or TWICE a day
To Manage diabetes and high sugar levels                                2 tsp or 10 g or 12 caps ANYTIME, 2 or 3 times a day.
NEW users must start with very small amounts and gradually increase to the above levels. Always take with adequate fluids. Read warning below.

Nature of Soluble Fiber and Clinical Effects
Many soluble fibers are made of galactomannans with distinct galactose (G) to mannose (M) ratio. Fenugreek soluble fiber (1G:1M), guar gum (1G:2M), and locust-bean gum (1G:4M) showed increasing viscosity. Fenugreek which had the lowest viscosity also showed maximum efficacy in lowering plasma chilesterol⁶ . This Australian study showed that even among available soluble fibers, fenugreek offers best results.

Bibliography Cited (Additional published reference to efficacy, safety and clinical data available at National Library of Medicine)
1. Rao P.U et al., An evaluation of Protein quality of Fenugreek seeds and their supplementary effects. Food Chemistry, 1987, 24: 1-9.
2. Sharma, R. D. et al., Hypolipidemic effect of Fenugreek seeds: a chronic study in Non-insulin Dependent Diabetic patients. Phytotherapy Research, 1996, 10: 332-334.
3. Sharma, R. D. et al., Hypolipidemic effect of fenugreek seeds- A clinical Study. Phytotherapy Research, 1991, 5: 145-47.
4. Sharma, R .D. et al., Effects of Fenugreek seeds in non-insulin dependent diabetes. Nutrition Research 1990, 10: 731-79.
5. Sharma, R.. D. et al., Effects of Fenugreek seeds on blood glucose and serum lipids in type-1 diabetes. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 1990, 44: 301-06.
6. Evans A. J.,  et al., Relationship between structure and function of dietary fibre: a comparative study of the effects of three galactomannans on cholesterol metabolism in the rat. British Journal of Nutrition. 1992, 68: 217-229.
7. Rajagopalan, M. S., Fenugreek, what can this herb offer? Naturally, Vol 1: 1- 4, 1998
8. Rajagopalan, M. S. Fenugreek a Savory Medicinal, Supplement Industry Executive 5:(6); 43-44, 2001

FENUBER^® in many forms
FENUBER^® is supplied as plain powder, or with natural and artificial flavors. Fenuber^® stays as a palatable liquid for over 10 min. Custom flavoring with permitted ingredients is offered.
Fenuber^® Plain Powder- serving size 5 or 10 g; mix with 1 cup of fruit juice, stir briskly and serve.
Fenuber^® Capsules- '0' size capsules with 700 mg powder per capsule; provides 250 mg fiber per capsule. May be useful in promoting regularity. Dosage 4 capsules once or twice daily.
Fenuber^® Fine Powder Add to flour to fortify. The fortified flour has been used in making NUTRIBARS, PIZZA, BAGEL, MUFFIN, CHIPS, BREAD, TORTILLA, TACO SHELL, NOODLES ETC.

Packaging
Fenuber is sold in 25 kg (55 lb) drums.
Smaller package sizes for trial order are available in 10 kg, 5 kg, 2 kg or 1 kg sizes.

Where is FENUBER^® available ?
Call (USA) 936-443-7633 or email scentual@direcway.com  for purchasing/ corporate and investor relations/ product information. We have a warehouse in Chandler AZ [USA], Victoria BC, [Canada]  Direct enquiries from contract users are welcome.

WARNING: Important Fiber-facts....!
Taking ANY FIBER PRODUCT without adequate liquids may cause it to swell and block the esophagus. Fiber supplement is not recommended for children under 6. Persons with history of stroke, seizures, epilepsy, mental disability, difficulty in swallowing, sudden changes in bowel habits, abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting must consult physician before taking any fiber supplement. Fiber products such as soy fiber, guar gum, fenugreek etc., which contain the respective protein may present a risk of allergic response to certain individuals. A person allergic to soy protein need not be allergic to guar or fenugreek protein. Allergic reaction, chest pain, vomiting, difficulty in breathing or swallowing can occur with some dietary fiber; in which case, stop taking fiber and seek immediate medical help. Some fibers may interfere with absorption of vitamins and minerals. New users may experience easy voiding of unformed stool. This is NOT diarrhea. Reduce the quantity and frequency for a few days to reset. Some soluble fibers, like psyllium, can lead to gas formation (flatulence) in a few individuals. Effects of and tolerance to fiber may vary between persons. Individuals must assess their sensitivity, and seek professional advice if needed.