Green pea fiber

Why You Need It

• Supercharges Digestive Health: Acts as a broom for your digestive tract, promoting regularity and preventing constipation.
• Feeds Good Gut Bacteria: Contains prebiotic fibers that specifically nourish beneficial bacteria like Bifidobacteria.
• Supports Blood Sugar Balance: Slows down the absorption of sugars, preventing spikes and crashes after meals.

Deep Dive

Green pea fiber is unique because it balances two types of fiber. It contains insoluble fiber, which adds bulk to stool and speeds up passage through the gut, and soluble fiber, which dissolves in water to form a gel-like substance. This gel traps cholesterol and sugar, preventing them from being fully absorbed into the bloodstream. Furthermore, green pea fiber is high in resistant starch. This acts like a prebiotic, meaning it resists digestion in the upper GI tract and ferments in the colon, producing short-chain fatty acids (like butyrate) that heal the gut lining and reduce inflammation.

Natural Food Sources

The best way to get green pea fiber is to eat the whole pea! Processing peas into fiber supplements removes much of the whole-food synergy. However, if you cannot eat peas regularly, fiber extracted from peas is a clean, hypoallergenic alternative.

Supplementation

If you are using a pea fiber supplement (often found in protein powders or as a standalone fiber blend), start with 1 teaspoon per day and work up to 1 tablespoon over a week. This prevents gas and bloating. Always take it with at least 8oz of water. It is ideal for those on a Low FODMAP diet who need fiber that is generally well-tolerated.