{"product_id":"xylobiotics","title":"XyloBiotics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-desc2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXyloBiotics 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-note\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"prod-title\"\u003eProduct Notes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, it can quickly yet gently relieve both constipation and diarrhea, in and of itself. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecond, it functions as a \u003cem\u003eprebiotic\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning it promotes the growth of \u003cem\u003epro\u003c\/em\u003ebiotics (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 \u003cem\u003eBifidobacterium \u003c\/em\u003estrains, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrebiotics 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile 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 \u003cem\u003eBifidobacterium\u003c\/em\u003e family of bacteria, in particular, which reside in our intestine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXyloBiotics 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXyloBiotics is safe for long term use, and is also safe to use in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Ingredients\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Ingredients-title\"\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach lozenge contains:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXylo-oligosaccharide \u003c\/strong\u003e(source: Corn cobs)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-medicinal ingredients: monk fruit extract, hyprolose, natural strawberry flavour, beet concentrate, tapioca, gum Arabic, croscarmellose, sodium stearyl fumarate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll ingredients have been declared on the label. XyloBiotics contains no wheat, gluten, nuts, peanuts, sulphites, soy, dairy, eggs or any animal byproduct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"suggested\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"suggested-title\"\u003eSuggested Usage:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDosage varies, according to purpose:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor intestinal regularity and constipation relief: Adults: Take 2 to 4 lozenges daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a prebiotic: Adults: take 4 to 6 lozenges daily for growth of Bifidobacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a source of fibre, Adults: take 5 to 6 lozenges daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"warnings\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"warnings-title\"\u003eWarnings:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsult a healthcare practitioner prior to using x\u003cspan\u003eylooligosaccharide\u003c\/span\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsult a healthcare practitioner if symptoms worsen, if laxative effect does not occur within 7 days, or for use beyond 4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay cause mild gastrointestinal discomfort such as gas, bloating and cramps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hakone Health","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51992460198201,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.hakonehealth.com\/products\/xylobiotics","provider":"Hakone Health","version":"1.0","type":"link"}