XyloBiotics
XyloBiotics is a prebiotic fibre that promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria from the Bifidobacterium family. Most prebiotics promote the growth of all gut microflora, both good and bad, but Xylo-oligosaccharide is unique in that it selectively promotes the growth of only beneficial microflora, namely the Bifidobacterium strains.
Product Notes:
Sometimes the parts of food we normally throw away may be the very ones we need the most! Xylo-oligosaccharide (sometimes called XOS) is a type of fibre found in corn cobs which can have two very important sets of benefits when extracted in this way.
First, it can quickly yet gently relieve both constipation and diarrhea, in and of itself.
Second, it functions as a prebiotic, meaning it promotes the growth of probiotics (the "good" bacteria in the gut, which can benefit digestive, cardiovascular and overall health, especially by improving occasional gastrointestinal disorders) by serving as a food source for them -- and a highly selective one, at that. In contrast to other prebiotic fibres (which are sometimes marketed as stand-alone products, like this, and are more often added to probiotic formulations), XyloBiotics does not support just any bacteria which encounter it in the gut, but only the beneficial Bifidobacterium strains, which can then flourish and multiply, and inhibit the growth of other, more harmful bacteria both by competing with them for resources and by lowering the pH of the intestines to make it more inhospitable environment for them.
Prebiotics increase the colonization of probiotics by acting as a food source for those friendly bacteria; soluble forms of fibre can be especially effective as prebiotics.
While most types of fibre are fairly indiscriminate as to which types of bacteria they can support, XyloBiotics is a soluble prebiotic fibre which helps stimulate the growth of the Bifidobacterium family of bacteria, in particular, which reside in our intestine.
XyloBiotics has been shown to help improve bowel regularity, and helps provide gentle relief from constipation and diarrhea. It can also be used for the maintenance of metabolic health.
XyloBiotics is safe for long term use, and is also safe to use in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy.
Ingredients:
Each lozenge contains:
Xylo-oligosaccharide (source: Corn cobs)
Non-medicinal ingredients: monk fruit extract, hyprolose, natural strawberry flavour, beet concentrate, tapioca, gum Arabic, croscarmellose, sodium stearyl fumarate.
All ingredients have been declared on the label. XyloBiotics contains no wheat, gluten, nuts, peanuts, sulphites, soy, dairy, eggs or any animal byproduct.
Suggested Usage:
To maintain adequate fluid intake, take at least 1 glass of water with each lozenge. Take XyloBiotics 2 hours before or after taking other medications and/or natural health products, or as directed by a qualified healthcare practitioner.
Dosage varies, according to purpose:
For intestinal regularity and constipation relief: Adults: Take 2 to 4 lozenges daily.
As a prebiotic: Adults: take 4 to 6 lozenges daily for growth of Bifidobacteria.
For a source of fibre, Adults: take 5 to 6 lozenges daily.
Warnings:
Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to using xylooligosaccharide if you have been pregnant for less than 23 weeks; or if you are taking medications which inhibit peristaltic movement (e.g. opioids, loperamide); or if you are experiencing any of the following: sudden change in bowel habits that has persisted for more than 2 weeks, undiagnosed rectal bleeding, or have failed to defecate following the use of laxative product or have symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or fever.
Consult a healthcare practitioner if symptoms worsen, if laxative effect does not occur within 7 days, or for use beyond 4 weeks.
May cause mild gastrointestinal discomfort such as gas, bloating and cramps.