NutraFlora (FOS) Powder

Beneficial bifido bacteria decrease toxic bacterial levels

500 gm powder, #262, $54.95

Human studies document an increase in beneficial bifido bacteria when FOS (fructo-oligosaccharides) is ingested.93-96* NutraFlora is the highest quality FOS available. The Japanese use FOS in many food products including soft drinks, cookies, cereals, and candies. FOS is not digested by the human digestive process, but instead is used as food by bifidobacteria, promoting their proliferation.97-102*

Animal studies show detrimental bacterial flora lead to liver cancer and early death. Human studies document an increase in beneficial bifido bacteria and a decrease in toxic bacterial levels when FOS (fructo-oligosaccharides) is ingested. NutraFlora is the highest quality FOS available. The Japanese use FOS in more than 450 food products including soft drinks, cookies, cereals and candies. The market in Japan for FOS exceeds $5 billion yearly. FOS is not digested by the human digestive process, but instead is used as food by bifidobacteria, promoting their hyperproliferation.

In one study, the ingestion of 3 to 6 grams of FOS daily reduced toxic compounds in human feces by 40-44% in three weeks. Other human studies show that ingestion of FOS improves overall bowel movement, including a reduction in constipation, by stimulating healthy intestinal peristalsis. The reduction in toxic liver metabolites observed after ingesting FOS caused significant improvement in liver function in humans suffering from either cirrhosis or hepatitis. In another study, taking 6 to 12 grams of FOS reduced total serum cholesterol by 20-50 mg/dL after only three weeks. This dramatic drop in serum cholesterol is attributed to the bifido bacteria-assimilating cholesterol secreted into the small intestine before it is reabsorbed into the bloodstream. In addition, ingestion of 11.5 grams of FOS daily significantly reduced blood pressure in hypertensive patients after five weeks. The higher the final measured level of fecal bifidobacteria, the more significant the reduction in blood pressure.

References

1 rounded teaspoon contains:
4 grams (95%) of FOS.

Dosage and use
- 1/2-1 teaspoon daily is suggested for maintenance of friendly intestinal bacteria

- One to four teaspoons daily are suggested for the treatment of chronic disease states that could be caused by a deficiency of friendly bacteria or an overgrowth of harmful GI organisms.

- NutraFlora has a mildly sweet flavor and if desired, may be mixed easily with a beverage or food.

Caution:
High doses of fructo-oligosaccharides may cause abdominal discomfort or bloating. Although these symptoms shuold pass with continued use, lowering the dose will alleviate the problem.

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