AGRITECH WORLDWIDE, INC. Z Trim Holdings, Inc. announced the imminent commencement of an animal feeding study by an independent laboratory to quantify the physiological effects of its recently launched ingredient, Biofiber Gum ("BFG"), on weight gain and cholesterol. Prior studies that identified such health benefits, using similar but non-commercialized soluble fiber, are available upon request. ZTH will further evaluate BFG's impact on Arabinoxylans Oligosaccharides (AXOS) ratios.
Of importance are the physiological effects of AXOS on: liver fat; cholesterol; inflammatory cytokines; bacteria for kidney, heart and colon health; intestinal gene expression; type II diabetes; and obesity. Previous animal feeding studies on the benefits of ingesting AXOS (the major components of BFG) have shown improved colon health as well as positive effects on the immune system, obesity, cholesterol levels and type II diabetes.
