Source of fiber for the maintenance of good health
Helps support and maintain a healthy digestive system
Helps stimulate the growth of healthy bacteria (such as bifidobateria) in the intestine/gut
Prebiotic
Helps provide gentle relief of constipation and/or irregularity
The above uses can be combined on the product label (e.g., Prebiotic which helps stimulate the growth of healthy bacteria (such as bifidobacteria) in the intestine/gut)
The terms 'Helps' or 'Helps to' can be used interchangeably on the label
Cautions & Contraindications
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cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms worsen or if laxative effect does not occur within 7 days (Pray 2006).
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have diabetes (Pray 2006).
contraindicationDo not use if you have fever or any undiagnosed gastrointestinal trouble (HC 2009).
adverse_reactionStop use if hypersensitivity/allergy occurs (Brinker 2010; Hendler and Rorvik 2008; Franck et al. 2005; Gay-Crosier et al. 2000).
adverse_reactionWhen using this product you may experience temporary gas and bloating (Marteau et al. 2011; Kolida and Gibson 2007; Menne et al. 2000; Coussement 1999; Klessen et al. 1997).