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A well known bowel regulator & colon cleansing formula.
- Fructo-oligisaccharides / Fructooligosaccharides (FOS): these are non-digestible carbohydrates or sugars that occur naturally in a wide variety of foods throughout the plant kingdom in vegetables such as artichokes, asparagus, salsify, leeks, onions, garlic and chicory. As they are non-digestible, they pass through the human digestive virtually unchanged.
When the fructooligosaccharides reach the colon, they are used by the good or beneficial bacteria found there (known as bifidobacteria or bifidus) for growth and multiplication. These 'friendly bacteria' or probiotics in the digestive tract enhance the digestion and absorption of nutrients, detoxification and elimination processes and help boost the immune system. As FOS feed these probiotics, it is know as a Prebiotic.
Studies in the USA & Japan have shown they also help to suppress the production of intestinal putrefactive substances and have a beneficial effect on cholesterol levels, along with the absorption action of Psyllium.
- Psyllium Husk: Psyllium is rich in dietary fiber, providing the extra fibre that so many people need in order to maintain regular and healthy bowels. Psyllium Husk is a water absorbing / retention fibre which gives bulk to stools by absorbing water - as much as 20 times it's own weight. This gives the bowel wall something to work on and lets it push matter through smoothly and quickly via peristalsis. Fibre also stimulates natural bacteria in the bowel. Traditionally most fibre in our diet comes from wheat bran but for people with food intolerance and sensitive cell walls, the rough wheat bran can cause irritation and sometimes make matters worse.
When water is added to psyllium husks, a soft gel is formed helping the unwanted matter in the colon to move through smoothly, with no straining or discomfort. This process kis also the basis of Colon Cleansing and Detox Programmes as over a period of time it can remove unwanted and impacted feacal matter from the walls of the colon.
- Probiotics: These are the friendly bugs that work for you and help your body function properly in many ways. Health food advocates have long recommended using beneficial bacteria (probiotics) to help maintain a favourable balance of friendly bacteria in the digestive system and colon. We all have 'good' and 'bad' bacteria inside us and they are continually competing with each other for dominance. The balance can be upset by many factors such as a course of antibiotics, contaminated food and even stress. If this imbalance isn't corrected, many common bowel ailments can result such as loose bowel, constipation or even a candida albicans yeast infection.
Studies have also confirmed that Lactobacillus Bacteria and FOS are even more effective when taken together - known as the Synbiotic effect.
- Digestive Enzymes: have been added to support the digestive system. Digestive enzymes break down the food we eat. Undigested or poorly digested meals can cause a host of problems such as bloating, flatulence, indigestion etc.
This natural combination encourages peristaltic motions by exerting a positive influence on bowel activity & evacuation.
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