Lepicol High Fibre Powder – 350g

Fibre for healthFibre is a key part of our dietary intake to ensure we maintain a healthy bowel. Not eating enough fibre can lead to digestive problems such as constipation and other chronic digestive disorders.Why Lepicol?Lepicol is a multi-fibre source product containing gentle psyllium husk known to maintain normal bowel transit, as well as inulin which is a prebiotic fibre source. Together, these two ingredients go a long way to help provide your recommended daily intake of fibre – something that many of us lack with the modern diet. The third key ingredient of Lepicol is 5 strains of live bacteria. These beneficial bacteria help to balance the microflora in your digestive tract.. Suitable for:. Maintaining a healthy, regular bowel.. Irritable bowel syndrome.Ingredients. Psyllium husks (Plantago Ovata). Inulin. Live Bacteria (see below). (milkandsoya). Vegetable capsule (Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose). Live Bacterial strains. Lactobacillus rhamnosusPXN 54. Bifidobacterium bifidumPXN 23. Lactobacillus acidophilusPXN 35. Lactobacillus plantarumPXN 47. Lactobacillus bulgaricus PXN 39. Microorganism Strength. Minimum of 120 million CFU/g (1.2 x 108CFU/g), equivalent to 600 million CFU/5g dose (6.0 x 108CFU/5g).. Directions for use. Take Lepicol at least 30 minutes before a meal. Shake before use.. Adults:Take 1-2 heaped teaspoons (2.5 – 5g) mixed with water or juice once or twice daily and consume immediately. This should then be followed by a further glass of water. We recommend starting with a low dose and building up gradually to suit the individual.. Children:Half the adult dose with parental supervision. Parents should seek the guidance of a medical practitioner before giving Lepicol to children under 11 years.. Pregnancy:Lepicol is suitable for use during pregnancy, but we would always suggest consulting your doctor or healthcare practitioner before taking any food supplement.. Please note:Taking Lepicol without water can cause choking. Always aim to consume a 250ml glass of liquid with every heaped teaspoon. Please consult your doctor before taking Lepicol if you have recently had intestinal surgery or you have an intestinal obstruction. If at any time you experience discomfort after taking Lepicol, reduce dosage or stop taking it and seek medical advice.. If you are taking any medications or have any medical conditions please consult your doctor before taking any food supplement.. Allergen advice. For allergens please see ingredients list inbold. Contains soya and milk, used in the fermentation process. The content of milk is at a level that would not affect lactose-intolerant sufferers.. Do not exceed the recommended daily intake.. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet.