FOS (Fructo-oligosaccharides)
Product code: 8381
500g · 15 to 20g per day · 25 to 33 Day Supply
- Natural soluble form of fibre
- Convenient to use - mix with drinks, food or take off the spoon
- Suitable for long term use and for all ages (4+)
- Vegetarian and vegan
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Product information
This product consists of a special soluble fibre called Fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS), which is found in many vegetables such as chicory and onions. When you take FOS it passes through your digestive system undigested until it reaches your bowel where the live bacteria use it as a food source.
The result is a rapid growth in the 'live' bacteria, such as Bifidobacteria and Lactobacillus species. Research has shown that after just 2 weeks of taking 8g of FOS daily, the number of beneficial bacteria in the gut can increase by up to 10 times.
FOS is extracted from chicory roots and is suitable for all ages, including children and pregnant women, as well as those on yeast-free diets and those on medication, and can be used on a long term basis. It is a sweet soluble powder that can be mixed into hot drinks, sprinkled on cereals or eaten off the spoon.
Formula & ingredients
A soluble white powder. Nutrition information per 100g · per 20g:
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 822kJ/204kcal · 164kJ/41kcal |
| Protein | 0g · 0g |
| Carbohydrate (FOS) | 95g · 19g |
| Fat | 0g · 0g |
- Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Usage & administration
This product may be used in one of two ways: at low doses FOS acts as a prebiotic (bowel 'conditioner'); at larger doses FOS conditions the bowel and also helps maintain regularity.
For specific requirements – adults: initial dose 5g, maintenance dose 10g; children 4 years and up: initial dose 2.5g, maintenance dose 5g.
General maintenance – adults: initial 3-day dose 5g, normal full dose try 15g, maximum daily dose 20g; children 4 years and up: initial 3-day dose 2.5g, normal full dose try 5g, maximum daily dose 10g.
1 heaped teaspoon = 5g.
Other information
- Allergen advice
- See formula & ingredients section for ingredients listed in bold. The following list of allergens are excluded: Wheat, Barley, Soya, Eggs, Milk (and milk products), Lactose, Nuts, Sulphites and Gluten containing ingredients.
- Cautions
- If any of these intake levels cause excessive flatulence, reduce the dose and gradually build up. The flatulence is a positive sign that FOS has reached the bowel and is feeding your 'friendly' bacteria; after a few days it will disappear as further 'friendly' bacteria develop and absorb the gases. For intakes over 10g (or 5g in children), dividing the intake into 2 daily doses, 1 at each end of the day, will help reduce flatulence.
- Cautions
- FOS may cause temporary bloating. This is a short-term effect and once your system 'speeds up' the bloating will disappear. If bloating continues for more than 3 days then reduce the daily intake of FOS. Be sure to drink at least 2 litres of fluids a day.
- Storage instructions
- To be stored in a cool dry place and protected from light.
- Legal category
- Food supplement.
