FBCx™ is advertised as a “dietary fiber with the odd name but great results”. It is a weight loss formula which is said to work by binding dietary fat or triglyceride thereby preventing a portion of it from being absorbed by the body. The formula is supposed to be an “all-natural, non-genetically modified polymer.” During the time of review, the manufacturer, ArtJen Complexus Holdings Corp, did not provide a list of ingredients for consumer perusal.

The claims that FBCx™ makes are very similar to many other products in the market that also contain the same ingredients in their formulas. In this review, we will be taking a closer look at FBCx™--its claims and components (and at dietary fiber in general), to find out what it has to offer.

FBCx™ is said to be a soluble dietary fiber and is therefore supposed to be beneficial for the health. The product however, is being marketed as a weight loss aid. The website provides links to research on dietary fiber and weight although the material is not about the product in particular. A look into the specific ingredients used would give us a better idea of whether this product would be able to perform as advertised.

The underlying assumption behind products such as FBXC™ is that there are not enough fruits and vegetables in the modern diet thus people do not get the right amount of fiber that they need. Dietary fibers are the portion of plants which cannot be digested. These substances absorb water as they move through the digestive tract. There are basically two types—water soluble and insoluble.

Because it binds water, insolube fiber is believed to soften and increase the bulk of stool and shorten its transit time through the intestinal tract. Soluble fiber on the other hand, dissolves and ferments which is said to result in a number of beneficial end-products.

Having the recommended amount of fiber in the diet is believed to provide health benefits such as balanced weight, lowered cholesterol levels and a reduced risk of colon cancer. Soluble fiber comes from food like nuts and seeds and whole grain. In other words, people who would like to increase their fiber intake need only to increase their consumption of food rich in dietary fiber instead. Taking a supplement like FBCx™ at the same time would be redundant.

Positives

• Has an official and exclusive official website

Negatives

• Product has received negative feedback from many customers some of whom have posted their comments on consumer blogs and forums. Click here to read more about these issues in this FBCx blog.
• Does not affect rate of metabolism
• Does not directly aid in fat burning
• Does not necessarily suppress appetite
• Does address hereditary weight gains
• No unconditional free trial period offer
• List of ingredients not provided (as of review)

A diet that is rich is fiber provides many health benefits. There are many natural sources of dietary fiber such as whole grains, fruits and vegetables which offer numerous other health benefits as well.

When it comes to weight loss, we believe that a high fiber diet is not enough. People who are overweight due to hormonal and hereditary factors may also benefit from a supplement that has an effective appetite suppressing ingredient. The South African herb Hoodia Gordonii for example, has become hugely popular for safely and effectively curbing the appetite reducing food cravings.