You’ve heard the hype about Unicity Bios Life Slim. Something to support digestive health? Check. A fiber matrix to help ease the impact carbs and cholesterol can have on the body? Double check.

With so many benefits, it’s an easy decision to go all-in on Bios Life Slim. But some may experience some gastrointestinal issues at first. In this article we’ll dive into why that is, how long those side effects are expected to last (yes, they are only temporary!), and why it’s still the right decision to go all-in on Bios Life Slim.

What is Unicity Bios Life Slim?

First, some background on Bios Life Slim. Slim is a pre-meal drink with a proprietary fiber matrix that includes bioactive plant compounds, polysaccharides, and micronutrients. The fiber matrix is designed to help ease some of the impact excess dietary carbohydrates and cholesterol can have on the body. Slim is also formulated to provide essential vitamins, minerals, and soluble fibers to help curb your appetite.

Slim is ideal for anyone who wants to increase their fiber intake (which includes most of us—more on that in a bit), those interested in maintaining healthy blood sugar and cholesterol levels, and those looking to support their weight-management efforts. It’s also a helpful aid for anyone doing 16:8 intermittent fasting or another time-based eating method.

How Bios Life Slim works

Bios Life Slim includes viscous soluble fiber. This type of fiber forms a thick gel when combined with water and as it moves through the digestive tract. The gel-like consistency helps slow the emptying of your stomach, which helps you stay fuller for longer.

About that fiber

If you’ve been paying attention, you’ve probably noticed a recurring theme: fiber. Fiber is most known for supporting digestive health, but it also supports heart health and much more—it’s basically a superfood. Fiber is behind many of the benefits of Bios Life Slim. It’s also the reason for the side effects you may experience.

So, how is it that something that is so good for us can cause symptoms that make us feel, well, not good?

Short answer: we don’t eat enough fiber. More than 90% of Americans don’t eat the recommended amount of fiber each day, and it’s not even our fault a lot of the time. Most processed foods are stripped of fiber, and even whole foods aren’t as fiber-rich as they used to be due to the way food is grown and harvested now (prioritizing taste over nutritional value).

So when you suddenly start eating a lot more fiber than usual, it’s only natural that it will take your body time to adjust. Just like the soreness you feel after starting a new workout routine, any gastrointestinal upset that happens after increased fiber intake means your body is getting used to something new—and getting stronger in the process.

Side effects you may experience with Bios Life Slim

Increasing your fiber intake in any form, whether it be through Bios Life Slim or by eating more vegetables, can cause gas, bloating, indigestion, and/or other gastrointestinal discomforts for some people. The gases are produced as fiber is fermented by the bacteria in the lower GI tract. This is a completely normal reaction and merely means your body is starting to acclimate to the increased amount of fiber you’re taking in.

How long Bios Life Slim side effects last

These symptoms should diminish after 2–3 weeks as your body and gut bacteria adjust. To mitigate the discomfort, you can take half a packet of Bios Life Slim for the first week or two. If you continue to experience symptoms, reach out to your physician.

Should you still take Bios Life Slim?

Absolutely! Bios Life Slim is recommended for adults who want to maintain good digestive and metabolic health. Pregnant and nursing women should consult their physician before taking Bios Life Slim, as well as anyone considering making changes to their diet.

Bios Life Slim works behind the scenes to help keep your body well maintained and running smoothly. Any side effects you may experience will be temporary—and after that, it’ll be the positive changes you’ll notice due to having more fiber, vitamins, and minerals in your diet. So, keep taking Bios Life Slim—your body will thank you later.