Eliminex consists of a special carbohydrate called Fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS), a form of soluble fibre, which is found in many vegetables such as chicory & onions. When you take Eliminex the FOS passes through your digestive system undigested until it reaches your bowel where the friendly bacteria use it as a food source. The result is a rapid growth in the friendly bacteria, such as Bifidobacteria & Lactobacillus species. This is what is called the prebiotic effect, & as the friendly beneficial bacteria multiply, the harmful pathogenic bacteria & yeasts are suppressed. This leads to better bowel tone, more regular movements & a reduction in digestive upsets. After just 2 weeks of taking 8g of Eliminex daily, research has shown that FOS can significantly increase the number of beneficial bacteria in the gut by up to 10 times. This is why many researchers working in this area believe that prebiotic products are greatly undervalued compared to the popularity of probiotics. Eliminex is extracted from chicory roots & is suitable for all ages, including children & pregnant woman, as well as those on yeast-free diets & those on medication, & can be used on a long term basis. It is a sweet soluble powder that can be mixed in to cold or hot drinks, sprinkled on cereals or eaten of the spoon.A soluble white powder. Nutrition Information: per 100g per 20g Energy 646kj/152kcal 126kj/30kcal Protein 0g 0g Carbohydrate (Fructo-oligosaccharides) 95g 19g Fat 0g 0g Suitable for vegetarians.