MEGAFIBER Product Review: The New Standard in Food Fiber

I've been introduced to fiber dietary supplements in college from a friend who has introduced me into it. At first, I was a bit hesitant about trying it out because at the time it was really something new to me. Later on, after making some thorough research, I've found out it has a lot of health benefits and it's naturally safe and effective. So when I was asked if I wanted to try MEGAFIBER and do an honest product review about it, I've said yes without giving it second thoughts! 

Fiber health supplements are made from psyllium fiber which acts as our body's 'natural broom' to get rid of toxins from our bodies. For those not familiar with Psyllium fiber, it actually comes from the outer coating, or "husk" of the psyllium plant's seeds. It is not wheat, and is therefore gluten free. The psyllium husk is also a natural source of soluble fiber, similar to fiber found in grains such as oats and barley.

MEGAFIBER is loaded with stuff perfect for those who'd like to adopt a healthier lifestyle because it keeps obesity away. MEGAFIBER is 100% made from the best food fiber in the world.  It is a natural and safe way to regularly rid the body of wastes that can lead to digestive disorders and serious health conditions.  There are no additives, sweeteners, preservatives, artificial colors or flavoring in MEGAFIBER. It is also cholesterol-free, yeast-free and gluten-free. 

Based on recent studies, the amount of soluble fiber in psyllium is nearly 5X higher than that of oat bran. 

100 grams of psyllium = 50 grams of soluble fiber

100 grams of oat bran = 5 grams of soluble fiber

Approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), MEGAFIBER promotes digestive health and ensures regular bowel movement.  It wards off both constipation and diarrhea, helps regulate blood sugar and uric acid, reduces cholesterol, and assists in weight management.  Taking MEGAFIBER is so easy, one tablespoon of MEGAFIBER regularly, mixed in a half glass with your preferred breakfast drink is enough to result to better health and overall wellness.

All-natural MEGAFIBER helps regulate the digestive system and ensures regular bowel movement, cleans out the digestive system and eliminates waste from the colon and intestines, providing relief to those suffering from constipation.  When it absorbs liquids, it forms a slippery film and swells by 8 to 14 times its normal weight and forms a soft, bulky mass that passes quickly and easily through the colon and acts like a sponge in the intestinal tract. It also helps stimulate the reflex needed for the bowels to empty.  

MEGAFIBER binds with cholesterol secreted in bile acids and excretes it before it is absorbed into the blood stream, it helps reduce cholesterol and correspondingly, the risk of heart disease. At the same time, it provides a feeling of fullness which in turn helps reduce hunger pangs, and lessens the tendency to overeat.  This could lead to weight loss as MEGAFIBER also assists in capturing then excreting the fats in our food. It also promotes better sugar control since it slows down digestion.  It allows food to be digested more slowly, releasing carbohydrates more evenly, thus giving diabetics a better chance to cope with increase in blood sugar after meals.

MEGAFIBER helps in our digestive health and ensures regular bowel movement. Psyllium fiber is frequently used to treat constipation. It absorbs liquid in the intestines, swells and forms a bulky stool, which is easy to pass. Those who suffer from diarrhea will also benefit from MEGAFIBER because it does not only absorb water from watery stools, its bulking effect naturally helps reduce bowel movement, thereby reducing the number of times one must go to the bathroom to poop. Increased fiber intake absorbs excess water in stools and allows intestinal muscles to hold on. When compared to taking medication, taking MEGAFIBER is effectively proven to help stop diarrhea but it does not result in constipation. 

 MEGAFIBER is suitable for children but NOT infants. Parents can simply mix MEGAFIBER with their child’s favorite juice and allow it to gel before spoon feeding the mixture to the youngster. Using MEGAFIBER does not affect the taste of my favorite juice. Once mixed with the juice, MEGAFIBER becomes a soluble gel, it's like drinking an aloe vera juice or your child's favorite commercialized beverage with nata de coco. 

What I love most about MEGAFIBER is that it raises the bar in fiber supplement packs as consumers and fiber users like me gets the best food fiber on this planet packed with multi-health benefits without putting a hole on our pockets-- MEGAFIBER made it sure that they are affordable to the masses. MEGAFIBER is worth your every peso, sold at Mercury Drug stores nationwide in bigger 7.5g sachets at P10.75 each, travel pack of 30 sachets at P325, and in bigger 300g jars at P430. It also comes in half-kilo family size packs at P705 for even greater savings. Forget about those yucky green grass and switch instead to MEGAFIBER. 

MEGAFIBER has also installed customer service hotlines 524-6549, 354-2208 to 09 and 09474890262 to facilitate product inquiry.  Product information may also be obtained at www.megafiber.com.ph, MEGAFIBER facebook page, and thru email info@megafiber.com.ph

 Disclaimer: I am not compensated for this post. Opinions expressed are my own. 

Xoxo,

LOST: A Pneumococcal and Rotavirus Disease Awareness Campaign by GlaxoSmithKline

Based on worldwide studies, the top two causes of mortality and morbidity among children less than 5 years old are pneumonia and diarrhea. Here in the Philippines, according to the National statistics, there are 37 Filipino children who die each day because of pneumonia alone. The good news is we can all do something to prevent it from happening. A campaign called "No Hope Lost" has been launched for awareness and prevention of both the dreaded  pneumonia and diarrhea.

Pneumonia is a disease of the lungs characterized especially by inflammation and consolidation of lung tissue followed by resolution and by fever, chills, cough, and difficulty in breathing and that is caused especially by infection. Pneumococcal disease is an infection caused by the bacterium S. Pneumoniae also known as pneumococcus which may result in life-threatening conditions such as pneumonia. It can also result to Acute Otitis Media (AOM) which is an ear infection, a common and highly prevalent disease. It also includes severe diseases such as meningitis, complicated pneumonia, and sepsis (blood poisoning), which occur when the pneumococcus "invades" the blood. The invasive forms of the pneumococcal disease are a category called Invasive Pneumococcal Disease (IPD). 

Diarrhea on the other hand is the second leading killer of children under 5 years old which had 1.4 million child deaths annually. Rotavirus Gastroenteritis (RGVE) is the common cause of diarrhea and severe dehydration in young children. Rotavirus infects every child within the first 5 years of life, irrespective of race or socio-economic status. 

I can totally relate as my son Kyle had also suffered from pneumonia on his right lung when he was five years old. We had no idea that he had pneumonia. And we sort of found out about it only at the time he was brought to the hospital after symptoms of German Measles came out of him. After he was checked by his pediatrician, we were surprised he asked for an x-ray test. And that's how we learned Kyle had pneumonia. That was more six years ago. Today, I thank God that Kyle has grown up to be healthy and is now on his pre-teen years. I knew no parent would want to see their kid suffer from these lethal diseases. We'd try our best to protect our kids in whatever way we can. Cliche as it may sound, but prevention is always better than cure. And as parents, we had the power to keep our children safe and healthy. Both diseases, rotavirus and pneumonia are highly preventable. Early protection is the key to reduce the disease burden. 

During the "No Hope Lost" launch held at the Makati Shangri-La Hotel, Dr. Sally Gatchalian, Philippine Foundation for Vaccination Director, stressed, "You can protect your child by means of breastfeeding, hand-washing, preventing air pollution, adequate nutrition and through vaccination. The earlier a child gets vaccinated, the better. Babies can get vaccinated in as early as 6 weeks." 

"It' s the best time to raise awareness on pneumonia and diarrhea prevention. These diseases should not cause unnecessary suffering to young children. Sometimes it's just that parents don't know enough about these diseases, and they don't know that there are actually vaccines for them," adds Dr. Gatchalian. 

The Philippine government has already acknowledged and addressed this by launching Rotavirus Vaccine as part of the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) where a total of 700,000 Filipino children aged 6 weeks up to 6 months of age were able to received free rotavirus vaccines. In 2013, the Department of Health leveled up this program as they introduced yet another novel vaccine called Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) in the EPI.

 Dr. Gatchalian also debunked the myths linking vaccination to autism. "There is NO TRUTH to that. Lancet has withdrawn the data hullabaloo finding on linking MMR vaccination and autism. I would like to make it clear that vaccination had no effect or whatsoever on autism. it is such a kaput issue, the doctor who created such issue no longer had his medical license to begin with," explains Dr. Gatchalian. 

GlaxoSmithKline or GSK, known as the world's leading researched-based pharmaceutical and healthcare companies continues its commitment to partner with health practitioners and the government in the fight against childhood diseases such as rotavirus and pneumonia. The "No Hope is Lost" campaign embodies the need for immediate action for children to be vaccinated against pneumonia and diarrhea. 

"With the help of our dear pediatricians, and the Department of Health, we our committed ti the reduction if pneumonia and diarrhea cases nationwide by supplying quality vaccines. These diseases account for an alarming almost 50 mortalities per day in the Philippines. GSK is here to support the Filipino medical community and the government's drive to make health services accessible to everyone," added Philip Cruz, GSK Medical Director.

To lose a child is the most heartbreaking experience a mother can ever have. Hope is within our own hands, we could prevent the loss of our children and fight against pneumonia and diarrhea through vaccination--these are diseases that are now vaccine-preventable. 

Taking a Shot to Save a Life

I just heard the sad news today: Our neighbor’s two-month-old baby had just died. My heart bleeds upon knowing that an angel was immediately sent back to heaven.

Parents be alarmed: don’t dismiss diarrhea as a trivial inconvenience. Based on a recent research, in the Philippines and worldwide, diarrhea is the second leading killer of children aged less than 5 years old. Those who escape death may not be so lucky as well, because diarrhea affects nutrient absorption, it leads to lasting impact on the growth and development of a child. 

With the reduction of child mortality as part of the eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) set by the United Nations, saving children from rotavirus-related disease is highly preventable through vaccination.

The World Health Organization’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) recommends that rotavirus vaccines be included in all national immunization programs, particularly in countries where diarrhea deaths account for more than 10% of deaths in children younger than 5 years. In the Philippines, it is really alarming that deaths account for diarrhea is for at least 12% among children aged five in the country.

Considering that one of the key health policy directions of Aquino administration is the attainment of MDG4 specifically reduction of infant mortality rate, rotavirus vaccination is imperative to achieve the Philippines’ goal to lower this mortality rate. By preventing diarrhea deaths among children thru rotavirus vaccination, the country will be able to substantially reduce overall child mortality in the Philippines towards achievement of the fourth Millennium Development Goal by year 2015.

We need to be serious about saving our children from the grip of this burdensome by highly preventable disease,” says dr. Salvacion Gatchalian, Clinical R & D and Medical Affairs for GlaxoSmithKline Philippines,” “And there is no better way than to vaccinate our children to protect them from rotavirus, the most common cause of diarrhea which accounts for 12% deaths among children under five in the country. If properly implemented, the Philippines may be the very first country in the Asia to include rotavirus vaccine in our national immunization program.”

As parents, let’s all pray that rotavirus be included in our country’s immunization program. And while it is not yet made available in the public hospitals yet, we should learn to allot some budget for rotavirus vaccination so that our babies and kids won’t have to suffer and go through what my neighbor’s baby just went through. We surely want them to grow old and finish college don’t we? With a rotavirus vaccine, millions of children do not have to suffer the same fate.