Life Extension FLORASSIST Prebiotic Chewable

Name: Life Extension FLORASSIST Prebiotic Chewable
Brand: Life Extension
SKU: 737870220367
Price: 15.99 GBP
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Brands: Life Extension

£15.99

A strawberry-flavoured chewable tablet built around prebiotic fibre rather than live cultures.

What it is

Prebiotic fibre — the food source that gut bacteria feed on, not a live culture itself
Chewable, so it can be taken without water
Natural strawberry flavour

How to use

Take as directed on the pack. Chew thoroughly before swallowing.

Good to know

Suitable for vegetarians

A food supplement, not a substitute for a varied diet and healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the stated dose. Keep out of reach of children.

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Categories : Caffeine-Free Supplements, Everyday Health Supplements, Fibre Supplements & Digestive Enzymes, Gut Health Supplements, Life Extension, Probiotic Supplements, Vegetarian Supplements, Vitamins & Supplements

SKU: 737870220367

At a glance

Limited

evidence for soluble fibre (resistant dextrin, guar fibre, xos)

Our honest take

A strawberry chewable tablet built on prebiotic fibre rather than live cultures: each tablet gives 1,000 mg of xylooligosaccharides (PreticX). That is a small amount compared with the 30 g of fibre a day UK adults are advised to eat, and there are no authorised claims for this fibre. It is convenient, but a bowl of oats, a portion of beans or an extra piece of fruit adds more fibre for less money.

You want a chewable fibre tablet you can take without water
You prefer a vegetarian, cultures-free option
You could simply add more fibre-rich food to your diet
You follow a low-FODMAP diet, unless your dietitian agrees
You have ongoing bowel symptoms that your GP has not checked

The science

Soluble fibre (resistant dextrin, guar fibre, XOS)· evidence: Limited

Resistant dextrin (Fibersol-2), partially hydrolysed guar gum (Sunfiber) and xylo-oligosaccharides (XOS) are soluble fibres that dissolve without much taste or thickening, so they are easy to add to drinks. They count towards your daily fibre.

Studies on each are mostly small and funded by ingredient makers, with mixed results. There are no authorised health claims for these specific fibres, so we make no claims about what they do beyond adding fibre to your diet.

Most UK adults eat about 20 g of fibre a day against a target of 30 g. Oats, beans, lentils, vegetables, fruit and wholegrains are the cheapest way to close that gap.

Typical dose: Typically 3 to 10 g a day; start low and build up.

Safety: Can cause wind and bloating at first. Drink plenty of fluid. Fibre can slow the absorption of some medicines, so take medicines at a different time of day and check with your pharmacist.

Research we looked at:
SACN (2015). Carbohydrates and Health. Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition.
NHS. How to get more fibre into your diet. nhs.uk (Live Well).
GB Nutrition and Health Claims Register (Department of Health and Social Care).

Ingredients & nutrition

Per daily dose (1 chewable tablet): carbohydrate 2 g; PreticX prebiotic 1,400 mg providing xylooligosaccharides 1,000 mg. 60 tablets, 60 daily doses at 1 a day.

Other ingredients: xylitol, maltodextrin, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid, croscarmellose sodium, glucose, D-xylose, vegetable stearate, beet colour, citric acid, arabinose, silica, natural strawberry flavour, stevia extract. Suitable for vegetarians. Keep away from dogs: xylitol is toxic to them.

Always check the pack you receive, as manufacturers sometimes update recipes.

How to use

Chew 1 tablet once or twice a day; do not swallow whole. Drink plenty of water. Do not exceed 2 tablets a day.

Food supplements should not replace a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. General information, not medical advice. Speak to your GP or pharmacist first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition or take medication.