Fiber, more correctly dietary fiber, or roughage, is material ingested with plants that is not digestible and helps the food pass the digestive system, thereby absorbing water and easing the disposal of fecal matter. There are soluble fiber sources and insoluble fiber sources, some soluble fiber sources are peas, beans oats, barley, prune juice, berries, bananas, apples, pears, broccoli, carrots, potatoes, onions and plums. Some insoluble fiber sources include whole grain foods, potato skins, wheat bran, green beans, celery and fruit skins, like tomato skins. In recent times fiber supplements have gained popularity, mainly with the body building and weight loss crowd, where not only gastrointestinal disorders are treated, but cholesterol levels may be reduced as well. Furthermore, proper fiber amounts in the diet ensure a reduced risk of colon cancer, but also promote weight loss.

Malpighia Glabra is a shrub in the genus Malpighia and family Malpighiaceae. It is also known as Acerola, Barbados cherry and West Indian Cherry. It is commonly found in United States, Brazil, Peru, Ghana, Ethiopia, Zanzibar, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Canary Islands, India, Java, Hawaii, and Australia. It is commonly grown as an ornamental plant. Malpighia Glabra is very high in vitamin C (ascorbic acid) content. It is used in supplements because of its high vitamin C content and anti oxidant properties. It is also a popular bonsai subject due to its small leaf, fruit and fine ramification.

Sodium is the element that has the atomic number 11 in the periodic table and is commonly known as the main component in the table salt, together with chloride. Interestingly enough, it is probably the one dietary component which does require limitation rather than supplementation, since that average daily nutritional requirement is around half a gram per day. This most popular food seasoning, salt, is providing the most common source of sodium and chloride in human diets, but is generally overused and may cause health problems, such as high blood pressure, if consumed overly generously. The suggested dose of table salt, or rather the upper limit portion, would be somewhat less than 6 gram per day, according to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, referenced by FDA. In the UK this limit is set at four grams per day.

Vitamin C is well known for its powerful ability to help boost the immune system as well as fight off damage causing free radicals. As an anti-oxidant, vitamin c binds with free radicals, preventing them from damaging cells. This damage can cause early aging and even has been linked to some cancers. By taking vitamin C supplements, you are helping prevent these free-radicals, as well as giving your immune system a boost as well. Vitamin C is integral to cellular metabolism as well and a lack of vitamin C can cause a myriad of issues, including scurvy.