Lamberts FOS 500g Powder

Fructo-oligosaccharides (F.O.S.) (formally Lamberts Eliminex) are a class of soluble fibre naturally sourced from chicory root. F.O.S. can also be found naturally in onions, garlic, and Jerusalem artichokes.

F.O.S. are not digested in the upper gastrointestinal tract and reaches the colon intact. Here, they are used to support colon health.

Fructo-oligosaccharides help in 3 ways:-

• They maintain a high moisture content of faecal matter (reduce transit time) and lower the pH of the colon.
• They stimulate the natural growth of healthy, bifidobacteria by providing a "food substrate". They do not encourage bacteriodes or pathogenic micro-organisms.
• Through the production of short-chain fatty acids, they provide an energy source for epithelial gut mucosa cells, helping to maintain optimal intestinal permeability.

This natural, non-habit-forming fibre source is suitable for long-term use and for all ages. Since Lamberts FOS is heat stable and pleasant tasting, this product may be used in hot foods or drinks, without affecting their palatability.

Keep away from children

Recommended Daily intake:
(1 heaped teaspoon = 5g)
This product may be used in one of two ways:
At low doses, FOS acts as a prebiotic (bowel 'conditioner')
At larger doses, FOS conditions the bowel and also helps maintain regularity.

For specific requirements:
Initial Dose Maintenance Dose
Adults 5g 10g
Children 4 years & up 2.5g 5g


General maintenance:
Initial Dose Normal Full Dose Maximum Dose
Adults 5g Try 15g Try 20g
Children 4 years & up 2.5g Try 5g 10g


Dissolve in hot drinks or sprinkle onto cereal. Alternatively, take it 'off the spoon'. Be sure to drink at least 2 litres of fluids a day.