FOS (Fructo-oligosaccharides)

• 100% natural
• Can lead to better bowel tone, more regular movements and a reduction in digestive 'upsets'
• A sweet soluble powder that can either be mixed into hot or cold drinks, sprinkled onto cereals and desserts or eaten off the spoon
• Safe for long-term use, although research has shown positive results after just 2 week
• Suitable for all ages, including children and during pregnancy
• Suitable for vegetarians

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.After just 2 weeks of taking 8g of FOS daily, research has shown that it can significantly increase the number of beneficial bacteria in the gut 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 in to cold or hot drinks, sprinkled on cereals or eaten off the spoon.A soluble white powder.Nutrition Information:

	per 100g	per 20g
Energy	822kJ/204kcal	164kJ/41kcal
Protein	0g	0g
Carbohydrate (Fructo-oligosaccharides)	95g	19g
Fat	0g	0g

USAGE

(1 heaped teaspoon = 5g)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:

	Initial Dose	Maintenance Dose
Adults	5g	10g
Children 4 years & up	2.5g	5g

General maintenance:

	Initial Dose	Normal Full Dose	Maintenance Daily Dose
Adults	5g	Try 15g	Try 20g
Children 4 years & up	2.5g	Try 5g	10g

Dissolve in hot drinks or sprinkle onto cereal. Alternatively simply take it 'off the spoon'. Be sure to drink at least 2 litres of fluids a day.