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Frequently Asked Questions
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Fast acting stool binding & bulking
Montmorillonite clay and Chia seed absorb liquid in the small and large intestine to bulk faeces 11,12.
Toxin binding
Montmorillonite clay & Active charcoal powder coconut absorb small sized molecules, such as toxins and impurities in the gut 13,14.
Natural microbiome support from bioavailable dietary fibre
Probiotic Bacillus velezensis C-3102 1,2,3,4.
Inulin is a prebiotic non-digestible oligosaccharide stimulating gastrointestinal mucus formation 6.
Beta glucan is a water-soluble fibre fermentable for intestinal microbes 6.
Sweet Potato & Rice bran contain naturally bioavailable dietary fibre, resistant starch, FOS, and beta glucan that are good nutrient sources for the microbiota 6.
Cell health, antioxidants
B. velezensis C-3102 metabolites, such as SCFA support gut microbiome 1,2,3,4.
Vitamin D3 & Calcium are associated with cell wall integrity 16.
Trace elements: Magnesium supports membrane integrity 17 & Potassium helps maintain normal levels of fluid inside the cell preventing dehydration 18.
Natural Vitamin E & Chia are antioxidants protecting the cell lipid layers 12.
Chia seed benefits mucus layer attached to GIT cell wall cells for bacteria to adhere.
Palatability
Pea protein
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References:
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