Fibractase 1,200 helps those with fructan and/or galactan (GOS) intolerance. This product contains the enzyme Alpha Galactosidase. It is taken at the time of the meal or drink. Fructans can be found in foods such as garlic and onion.
About Fructans and Galactans (part of the FODMAPs):
Fructans and galactans are part of the FODMAPs (Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols). FODMAPs are carbohydrates that are poorly digested and poorly absorbed in the small intestine. Those FODMAPs will be fermented by bacteria in the colon, resulting in the production of gas and gastric discomfort.
Fructans and galactans cannot be digested and absorbed in the small intestine for those that are intolerant, because they do not produce an enzyme to break the fructans and galactans into pieces. They will be transported to the colon, where they will be fermented by bacteria. Fructans are contained in foods such as wheat products, garlic, onions, leek, figs and dates. Galactans can be found in beans, legumes and cashew nuts.
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Good for
Gut & Digestion
Ingredients
Ingredient
Amount per capsule
Alpha Galactosidase
1200iu
Excipients: calcium carbonate; HPMC capsule (suitable for vegetarians)
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Directions
Adults: Take one capsule with liquid (or twist open capsule and place contents on food, or in liquid and stir) immediately before eating/drinking a product containing fructans/GOS. Lasts for approximately 30 to 45 minutes. Maximum of 15 capsules daily (for instances of severe food intolerance, taking 2 to 3 capsules can be safely tried if not a sufficient response from 1 capsule, although not commonly required).
Children (2 years and above): The powder is almost tasteless with little texture, so opening the capsule is a great option if you do not wish to swallow capsules — and also for children. Child dose is proportional to food intake: approximately half the contents of a capsule is suitable for a food portion half the size of a standard adult portion. Under 2 years of age, please seek health professional guidance before use.
Warnings
Under 2 years of age, seek health professional guidance before use.