Fructooliogosaccharides (FOS)

Description:

Fructooliogosaccharides (FOS), short-chain polysaccharides, are soluble fiber from edible plants. Certain lactic acid producing probiotic microflora, Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria, utilize FOS as food.

Plants/Food Which Contain FOS:

• Asparagus
• Garlic
• Jerusalem artichokes
• Onions

Physiologic Therapeutics:

• Enhances elimination of toxic substances
• Feeds the friendly gut bacteria
• Improves liver function
• Increases production of butyrate, a beneficial short-chain fatty acid
• Increases Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria
• Reduces cholesterol
• Reduces detrimental bacteria
• Reduces hypertension

Clinical Indications:

• Chronic fatigue syndrome
• Crohn's disease
• Hypertension
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Ulcerative colitis
• Hypercholesterolemia

Dosage:

• 2,000 - 3,000 mgs.

Drug/Nutrient Interaction:

• Limited data

Adverse Reactions and Toxicity:

• None known

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