{"product_id":"lamberts-fos-formerly-eliminex-500g-powder","title":"FOS - formerly Eliminex, 500g Powder","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe for long-term use, although research has shown positive results after just 2 week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for all ages, including children and during pregnancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for vegetarians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFOS 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDirections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(1 heaped teaspoon = 5g)\u003cbr\u003eThis product may be used in one of two ways:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt low doses FOS acts as a prebiotic (bowel 'conditioner')\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt larger doses FOS conditions the bowel and also helps maintain regularity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor specific requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"530\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"30%\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"20%\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInitial Dose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"30%\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance Dose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"30%\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"30%\"\u003eAdults\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"20%\"\u003e5g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"30%\"\u003e10g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"30%\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"30%\"\u003eChildren 4 years \u0026amp; up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"20%\"\u003e2.5g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"30%\"\u003e5g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"30%\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"530\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"30%\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"20%\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInitial Dose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"30%\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNormal Full Dose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Dose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"30%\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"30%\"\u003eAdults\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"20%\"\u003e5g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"30%\"\u003eTry 15g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003eTry 20g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"30%\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"30%\"\u003eChildren 4 years \u0026amp; up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"20%\"\u003e2.5g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"30%\"\u003eTry 5g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003e10g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"30%\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDissolve 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFOS 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a food supplement; do not exceed the recommended daily dose, food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet and healthy lifestyle, and should be kept out of reach of young children.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lamberts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56364790972747,"sku":"14010","price":19.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/7119\/7003\/files\/pot_f68c7294-a066-4c0c-8867-c777367f29da.jpg?v=1770633208","url":"https:\/\/mbetter.co.uk\/products\/lamberts-fos-formerly-eliminex-500g-powder","provider":"MBetter","version":"1.0","type":"link"}