This supplement from OptiBac Probiotics (formerly known as ‘For maintaining regularity’) contains 5 billion live cultures of a unique strain called Bifidobacterium lactis BB-12®, with Fructooligosaccharide (FOS) fibres.
Those who have an imbalance in good and bad bacteria in the gut may be more susceptible to digestive health conditions such as constipation or sluggish bowels.
Bifidobacterium lactis BB-12® is thought to be the world’s most researched strain of the entire Bifidobacteria family. This high quality strain is scientifically proven to survive stomach acidity and bile salts to reach the gut alive. What’s more, the Fructooligosaccharides makes this product naturally high in fibre.
OptiBac Probiotics Bifidobacteria & fibre is safe and gentle, appropriate for ongoing use, and will not cause dependency. This strain has even been tested in pregnant women, children from 1 year onwards, and the elderly.
Take Bifidobacteria & fibre (formerly known as ‘For maintaining regularity’) regularly as a well-researched and natural option which is high in fibre.
Fructooligosaccharides (FOS 4g); standardised culture (Bifidobacterium lactis BB-12®,Fructose); anticaking agent: silicon dioxide.Each sachet provides 5 billion live cultures and 4g Fructooligosaccharide fibres.
For adults and children (1 year & over):- Take one sachet initially, and up to four sachets a day if required, or as professionally directed.- For ongoing use one sachet daily will often suffice, although more can be taken as desired.- Dissolve in water, mix with food or pour directly into your mouth.Drink plenty of water with this supplement. Ideally avoid mixing with hot foods or fluids, or acidic drinks such as orange juice.This supplement does not interfere with medicines or other products for constipation.NB: Fructooligosaccharides may initially result in flatulence and/or bloating in some people. These side effects are temporary and should soon stop as the body adjusts. If side effects continue for 3 - 4 days, consider reducing the dosage of Bifidobacteria & fibre.
It is not recommended to give live cultures to patients who: are severely immunosuppressed, have pancreatitis, are in the Intensive Care Unit, have blood in the stool, have central venous catheters; or to post-surgical patients with open wounds, or infants with short bowel syndrome; unless under a doctor’s care.
