BioCare Acidophilus - Fructooligosaccharide F.O.S. - 60g Powder

Acidophilus provides lactobacillus acidophilus to maintain a healthy balance of intestinal microflora. Fructooligosaccharides (F.O.S.) when ingested, provide a specific food source for the growth of friendly intestinal bacteria.

Our digestive system is colonised by billions of bacteria and most of them are harmless. However, a favourable balance between the beneficial and the pathogenic bacteria must be kept to maintain a healthy system and its regular nature.

To help safeguard this balance, the use of capsules containing beneficial bacteria such as Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium bifidum is now an established practice.

Features of Acidophilus:

• Provides Lactobacillus acidophilus to maintain a healthy balance of intestinal microflora;
• Fructooligosaccharides (F.O.S.) when ingested, provide a specific food source for the growth of friendly intestinal bacteria;
• Lactobacillus acidophilus may reduce the proliferation of yeast organisms;
• Lactobacillus acidophilus has been shown to help reduce dietary cholesterol when taken in conjunction with a low fat diet;
• Lactobacillus acidophilus helps assist the digestion of lactose in milk products by producing lactase;
• Lactobacillus acidophilus is helpful in repopulating the gut after the use of antibiotics;
• Vacuum packed to maintain the stability of this fragile organism;
• Dairy free;
• Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

60g Powder

One gram typically provides:	Content
Fructooligosaccharide (F.O.S.)	950mg
Lactobacillus acidophilus (providing 4 billion viable cells (if stored correctly))	50mg

Ingredients:

Fructooligosaccharides (F.O.S.), Lactobacillus acidophilus.

Dosage Guide:

Take 2 grams daily (one gram, which is approximately a quarter of a teaspoon, twice a day) with food or as professionally directed.

Contraindication:

None known if recommended intake is followed.