Prebiotics
- also known as FOS (Fructo-oligo-saccharides) are a kind of
natural fibre which nourish the friendly bacteria, or Probiotics.
We
need both Pre- and Pro-biotics in the body. Probiotics are many and varied - the most
commonly known is called lactobacillus acidophilus, but
more are being discovered all the time.
We
need probiotics and prebiotics for:
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Intestinal health
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Repopulating the gut after use of antibiotics
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Strengthening the immune system
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Yeast Overgrowth
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Candida - Candida Albicans
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Thrush - Vaginitis
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Urinary Tract Infections
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Toxic bowel
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Toxic liver
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Dysbiosis
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Destroy pathogenic bacteria, viruses and fungi
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Help balance sex hormones, especially oestrogen
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Herpes infection
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Food poisoning
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Bifidobacteria for infants whose mothers were unable to
breastfeed
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Prevent constipation, diarrhoea, flatulence and bloating
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Overcome skin problems - acne
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Reduce dietary cholesterol
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Assist digestion of lactose in milk by producing lactase
Prebiotics
The
best known prebiotic is Fructo-oligo-saccharide, usually
shortened to FOS.
These are sugar molecules that occur naturally in foods such as Jerusalem
artichokes, chicory root, garlic, onions and leeks. However, you can't eat
enough of these foods in a normal diet to provide a significant prebiotic
effect, which is why you will need to take a supplement to get
the full benefit.
FOS passes through your stomach and into your intestines where
the friendly bacteria (probiotics) feed on them.
There, they help you digest your food, cleanse your system, and
enhance your immunity.
Add FOS powder to your food and drinks
to:
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Improve digestion
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Regulate your blood sugar
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Cleanse your body
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Enhance the absorption of nutrients from food
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Balance the good bacteria and yeasts in your gut
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Boost immunity
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Reduce constipation
Oh, and one more exciting benefit!
FOS powder tastes naturally slightly sweet, and can be added to food or
drinks without the disadvantages of table sugar (sucrose). FOS
won't add calories, upset your blood sugar levels, feed candida,
or any of the other disadvantages of other sugars.