High-Fiber Foods May Fight T Cell Senescence

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Sorry, Naked Mole Rats.

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Another high fiber option that increases insulin sensitivity is the mango.

Bonus is they are delicious.

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I have been using acarbose (100 mg 3/day) for this very purpose for a few years already (prior had alot of gut issues) and in the last few years started to use akkermensia. Recently read the same paper and found my brand Vitamatic has a stabilized Akkermensia with added C. Butyricum. I find acarbose+akkermensia/butyricum significantly improve my entire gut health/digestion. As a side note, I live in SF Bay Area 50% of the year and the remainder in SE Asia and India (mostly India). I seldom get the dreaded gastro issues that can accompany traveling. I also minimize processed carbs and focus on proteins with vegetables/leafy greens and some occasional resistant starches (cooled rice or potatoes).
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Cost Effective Sources for Partially hydrolyzed guar gum (PHGG / Sunfiber)

Here is the guide to sourcing Partially Hydrolyzed Guar Gum (PHGG) in bulk, formatted for clarity.

:warning: Critical Warning: Read Before Buying

Do NOT buy standard “Guar Gum” powder.

You will find bags of “Guar Gum” (thickener) for very cheap ($15–$30 per kg). This is not PHGG.

  • Standard Guar Gum: A potent thickener. It will turn your water into a thick, undrinkable gel.
  • PHGG (Sunfiber): Processed with enzymes to be non-viscous. It dissolves completely like water.

Rule of Thumb: If the package does not explicitly say “Partially Hydrolyzed” or “Sunfiber,” do not buy it for fiber supplementation.

Top Consumer Bulk Sources (0.6kg – 1kg)

True 1kg+ bags of PHGG are rarely sold directly to consumers. The most effective “bulk” strategy is purchasing medical supply cases or jumbo-sized supplement jars.

1. The “Medical Case” Hack (Best Value)

Product: Nestlé Nutrisource Fiber

  • What it is: This is 100% PHGG (Sunfiber) marketed to hospitals and nursing homes. It is identical to the expensive consumer supplements but packaged in institutional canisters.
  • The Buy: Look for a “Case of 4”.
  • Total Quantity: ~816g (4 canisters × 204g each).
  • Approx. Cost: $60 – $80 per case.
  • Cost Efficiency: ~$85 per kg.
  • Where to find it:
    • Medical Supply Sites: (e.g., Vitality Medical, Medical Food, Simply Medical).
    • Amazon: Often sold by third-party medical distributors.
    • Search Terms: Nutrisource fiber unflavored powder case of 4

2. The “Jumbo Jar” Option

Product: Tomorrow’s Nutrition Sunfiber (90 Day Supply)

  • What it is: The official consumer brand for Sunfiber. They sell a large “Economy” jar.
  • The Buy: The 90 Serving Jar.
  • Total Quantity: ~630g (1.39 lbs).
  • Approx. Cost: $65 – $70.
  • Cost Efficiency: ~$105 per kg.
  • Where to find it:
    • iHerb / Amazon / GNC: Look for the large white tub.
    • Discount Strategy: Watch GNC or Vitamin Shoppe for “Buy One Get One 50% Off” sales. If you buy two large jars during this sale, the price drops to ~$78/kg, beating the medical case price.

3. The “International” Bulk Bags

If you are outside the US, you may have better access to bags:

  • Australia: Wonder Foods PHGG sells 300g tubs, often bundled in 3-packs (900g total) for ~$70 AUD.
  • Canada: Webber Naturals “The Right Fibre” is often sold in larger 250g+ value tubs at drugstores.

Price Comparison Table

Product Type Total Weight Est. Price Price Per Kg Verdict
Nutrisource Fiber (Case of 4) Medical 816g $70.00 ~$85 Best Value
Tomorrow’s Nutrition (Lg Jar) Consumer 630g $65.00 ~$103 Good if on sale
Doctor’s Best / Bluebonnet Consumer 200g $25.00 ~$125 Expensive
Perfect Pass Prebiotic Brand 210g $38.00 ~$180 Very Expensive
BulkSupplements Guar Gum Raw 1kg $28.00 $28 :x: AVOID (Thickener)

Action Plan

  1. Check Medical Suppliers: Go to Google and search for Nutrisource Fiber 7.2 oz case of 4. This is usually your cheapest consistent route.
  2. Check Sales: If you prefer a consumer brand, check iHerb or GNC for coupons on the Tomorrow’s Nutrition 90-serving jar.
  3. Verify Ingredients: When the package arrives, look at the Nutrition Facts. The only ingredient should be “Partially Hydrolyzed Guar Gum”.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Nutrisource-Fiber-Unflavored-Powder-Supplement-7-2-oz-Canister-Case-of-4/584099027