This natural prebiotic encourages the growth of friendly bacteria in the bowel. **Benefits:** - Contains a soluble fibre, found in many vegetables - Improves bowel movements - Sweet, soluble powder, mix in food and drink - Safe for long term use - Suitable for all ages - Suitable for vegetarians Did you know that when you take Lamberts FOS Powder, it passes through your digestive system undigested until it reaches your bowel? Here, the friendly bacteria use it as a food source. The result is a rapid growth in the \'friendly\' bacteria, such as Bifidobacteria and Lactobacillus species. After just 2 weeks of taking 8g of FOS daily, research has shown that it can significantly increase the number of beneficial bacteria in the gut by up to 10 times! FOS is extracted from chicory roots and is suitable for all ages, including children and pregnant women and those on yeast-free diets and those on medication. Additionally, you can use it on a long term basis. This sweet, soluble powder can be mixed in to cold or hot drinks, sprinkled on cereals or eaten off the spoon.