Omni Logic apple pectin in a vegan capsule shell is a dietary supplement with valuable fiber for gut bacteria. It is free from animal protein, gluten, and yeast and is suitable for diabetics, children, and during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

What is apple pectin useful for?

Apple pectin is the ideal food source for bacteria (called Bacteroidetes) that help eliminate sugar from the body. If sufficient apple pectin is available to the Bacteroidetes bacteria, they multiply and establish a lasting presence in our bodies.

Gut bacteria and their function

Gut bacteria have numerous functions, including nutrient absorption. All our gut bacteria can be divided into two main groups: Bacteroidetes and Firmicutes. In a healthy gut flora, these two groups exist in an optimal 1:1 ratio, meaning that roughly equal numbers of each are present in the gut.

However, in overweight individuals, it is common for the gut flora to be out of balance, with a strong predominance of Firmicutes bacteria. The ratio can be shifted by as much as 2,000:1. In such cases, the gut contains 2,000 times more Firmicutes than Bacteroidetes.

Firmicutes have the unique ability to break down food components that are normally indigestible for humans (namely, dietary fiber and complex carbohydrates). This results in a large amount of carbohydrates being produced in the gut—far more than in a gut with an optimal bacterial balance—which are absorbed in addition to the calories consumed. This hidden intake can amount to an extra 200 calories per day.

In addition, the shift in bacterial composition – towards Firmicutes – can become self-sustaining: the more carbohydrates (e.g., sugar, pasta, etc.) are eaten, the more comfortable the Firmicutes feel and the better they can multiply in the gut.

Tip: Combine OMNi-LOGiC® APPLE PECTIN with the proven OMNi-BiOTiC® metabolic (PZN 10322590): The selected bacterial strains in OMNi-BiOTiC® metabolic displace the Firmicutes bacteria and can thus balance the imbalance in the intestine.