Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3

A fruit and vegetable blend is often included in supplements to support large intestine (colon) health based on the scientific premise that dietary fiber, polyphenols, and micronutrients found in a wide variety of fruits and vegetables can promote gut health. Epidemiological studies and clinical trials consistently show that increased consumption of fruits and vegetables is associated with a reduced risk of colorectal diseases, including colon cancer and diverticulosis, and with improved bowel regularity. These benefits are largely attributed to the fiber content, which helps increase stool bulk and promotes beneficial gut microbiota, and to bioactive compounds like flavonoids and carotenoids, which possess anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. However, supplements using proprietary blends do not always disclose the precise amounts or specific types of fruits and vegetables included, making it difficult to directly compare their effects to those of whole foods. While there is a strong scientific rationale for consuming whole fruits and vegetables for colon health, the evidence for processed or encapsulated fruit and vegetable blends is less robust, with fewer clinical studies directly examining their impact. Overall, while the use of such blends to support colon health is scientifically plausible and supported by indirect evidence from whole-food studies, the direct evidence for proprietary blends is moderate but not definitive.

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