A new clinical study, conducted at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Preventative Cardiology Section, has shown the dietary fiber supplement Bios Life 2^® to be beneficial in lowering both total cholesterol and LDL (the so-called “bad”) cholesterol levels when taken regularly along with a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol. The double-blind, peer-reviewed study, published in the September 2002 issue of the journal Metabolism, has also shown that Bios Life 2 helps to reduce blood homocysteine levels, a well-documented method for lowering the risk of heart disease.
      The study compared fasting blood samples from approximately 100 participants over an eight-week period. All participants were required to follow a specified low-cholesterol diet for six weeks prior to beginning the study. Those who still had high LDL cholesterol levels following the six-week diet program were included in the study and were required to continue on the low-cholesterol diet throughout the study period. Half of the participants were given twice-daily servings of Bios Life 2, and the other half were given a placebo.
      At the conclusion of the study, the Bios Life 2 group had a significant reduction in both total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels, while the participants receiving the placebo experienced an increase in both total and LDL cholesterol. Additionally, the homocysteine levels were found to drop significantly among those in the Bios Life 2 group. “Such a product [as Bios Life 2],” the study concluded, “if taken regularly, could reduce cardiovascular risk on a population basis and potentially decreases the need and/or dose for lipid-lowering prescription drugs.”
      So, just what is Bios Life 2? It is a fiber-rich nutrient drink mix that can support healthy cholesterol and blood sugar levels when combined with a healthy lifestyle. It features a proprietary matrix of mostly soluble fibers, including guar gum, gum arabic, oat fiber, pectin, and locust bean gum. It is very high in guar gum, the most viscous of the soluble fibers. It is this viscosity that determines its potency. When mixed with water, this fiber matrix forms an active mixture that can absorb and bind cholesterol. A special patented process blends this fiber matrix with calcium carbonate, which allows for maximum dispersion throughout the intestinal tract, thus increasing its effectiveness in lowering cholesterol. Bios Life 2 is the only non-prescription product on the market today patented for the method and composition of lowering serum cholesterol.
      In addition to its patented form of fiber, Bios Life 2 contains a niacin-bound form of an essential nutrient, chromium. Chromium helps to stabilize blood sugars, or glucose levels, by delaying the absorption of ingested food and mixing with refined, or simple carbohydrates. This is particularly significant for people with diabetes who benefit greatly from this stabilization of their blood sugars, and are often able to decrease, or sometimes even eliminate, their diabetes medications and improve their energy levels.
      This unique formula contains other health-enhancing properties such as B vitamins, antioxidant vitamins C and E, and folic acid, all of which contribute to a healthier functioning heart. Combined with the high fiber content, Bios Life 2 can contribute to a significant reduction of risk of heart disease.
      Bios Life 2 also has great value in terms of cancer prevention. The American Cancer Society says that a high fiber diet of over 30 grams per day can significantly reduce the risk of colon, breast, prostate, and lung cancer by up to 50 percent. Bios Life 2 has also been shown to help with various gastrointestinal conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, and diverticulitis. As an added bonus, Bios Life 2 provides a feeling of fullness and therefore can help curb the appetite when consumed before meals, thus helping to lose weight.
      There is a wealth of scientific evidence that supports eating right and supplementing your diet with vitamins, minerals, and other important nutrients is important to living a healthier life. Bios Life 2, with its scientific backing and proven effectiveness, can play a significant role in the prevention of disease, and when combined with a healthy lifestyle, may just contribute to that healthier life.
      Bios Life 2 is marketed by Unicity International, a multinational preventive health corporation that is associated with some of the most respected pharmaceutical companies, universities, and research facilities here in North America as well as abroad. Here is some additional information for those who are interested in supplementing their diet with this unique fiber supplement.