FOS - Fructooligosaccharides Probiotic Enhancer Recently there has been a lot of attention paid to the carbohydrate portion of the diet. The word fiber has become a rallying point for people looking for ways to combat cardiovascular disease and several types of intestinal cancer. However, another carbohydrate is also getting a lot of publicity. Fructooligosacchides or FOS are a carbohydrate that many feel should become a greater portion of the diet. A complex of fructooligosaccharides (FOS) - a group of naturally occurring carbohydrates that are indigestible by humans but serve as food for "friendly" flora, helping to increase their numbers in the body. Supplement Facts for Powder Serving Size: 1 teaspoon Amount %DV Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) 4 g Warning: If you are pregnant or nursing, consult your health care professional before using FOS product. Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 1 level teaspoon of FOS powder daily, mixed in water or juice as desired. Source Naturals FOS powder is suitable for vegetarians and HYPOALLERGENIC: contains no yeast, dairy, egg, gluten, corn, soy, or wheat. Contains no added sugar, starch, salt, preservatives, or artificial color, flavor or fragrance.
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