Source Naturals FOS (Fructooligosaccharides)

Overview

Source Naturals FOS is a dietary supplement built around fructooligosaccharides, or FOS, a group of naturally occurring carbohydrates. The formula provides 1,000 mg per serving and is presented in tablet form, with suitability for vegetarians stated by the manufacturer.

FOS are described as indigestible long-chain sugars that are intended to serve as food for beneficial intestinal flora. By supporting the growth of these “friendly” organisms, the supplement is formulated to help maintain a healthier balance of gastrointestinal bacteria. The source also notes that factors such as diet, stress, digestive issues, and antibiotic use may disrupt that balance.

According to the manufacturer, scientific research conducted in Japan has shown that FOS are selectively used by beneficial flora such as bifidobacteria and lactobacilli. This makes the product more specific than a basic fiber-style supplement, since it is positioned as a probiotic enhancer rather than a general carbohydrate source.

Key Features & Benefits

• Provides 1,000 mg of fructooligosaccharides per serving.
• Formulated as a probiotic enhancer to support beneficial intestinal flora.
• Contains FOS, naturally occurring carbohydrates that are indigestible by humans.
• Intended to help increase the numbers of friendly bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract.
• Presented in tablet form for daily use.
• Suitable for vegetarians.
• Described as selectively used by beneficial flora such as bifidobacteria and lactobacilli.
• Designed to support intestinal microbial balance that may be affected by diet, stress, digestive problems, or antibiotic use.

Specifications

• Brand: Source Naturals
• Product name: FOS (Fructooligosaccharides)
• Supplement type: Dietary supplement
• Active ingredient: Fructooligosaccharides (FOS)
• Strength: 1,000 mg
• Dosage form: Tablet
• Intended use: Probiotic enhancer
• Dietary suitability: Suitable for vegetarians

Suggested Use

Take 3 to 4 tablets daily.

Other Ingredients

Stearic acid, hydroxypropyl cellulose, silica, modified cellulose gum, and magnesium stearate.

Allergen & Dietary Information

According to the source, this product contains no yeast, dairy, egg, gluten, corn, soy, or wheat. It also contains no starch, preservatives, or artificial color, flavor, or fragrance. The formula is stated to be suitable for vegetarians.

Warnings

• If you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding, consult a health care professional before use.
• Do not use the product if the tamper-evident seal is broken or missing.
• Keep out of reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

This supplement is formulated to provide fructooligosaccharides that help support beneficial intestinal flora, with a vegetarian tablet formula and a probiotic-enhancing focus.