Dietary Supplement Label Database

FOS

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Supplement Facts
Serving Size 0.5-1 tsp
Servings Per Container 40
Amount Per Serving% Daily Value
Total Carbohydrates2.5 g<1%
Fructooligosaccharides2.5 g†
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
† Daily Value not established.

% Daily Values for: Adults and children 4 or more years of age.

Where this label comes from

An original label of the NIH's Dietary Supplement Label Database, entered there on 25 April 2019, shown here as it was entered. The NIH's record

General information

Product name
FOS
Brand
NutriCology
Barcode (UPC)
7 13947 51920 6
Net contents
100 Gram(s); 3.5 oz.
Market status
On market
DSLD ID
191024

Classification

Supplement form
Powder
Product type
Fiber and Other Nutrients
Claim types on the label
Nutrient, All Other
Intended for
Adult (18 - 50 Years)

Label statements

Formula: Contains: Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) are short-chain polymers comprised of D-fructose and D-glucose. They are not metabolized or absorbed by the body like simple sugars, and have minimal caloric value.

Directions: Suggested Use As a dietary supplement, 1/2 to 1 level teaspoon (1.25-2.5 grams) mixed in water if desired, two to four times daily between meals, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.

Precautions: All Other: Caution: Some individuals taking FOS may experience gastrointestinal bloating that persists longer than 1-2 weeks, possibly due to unfriendly microbes feeding on FOS. In such cases, this product should be discontinued.

FDA Statement of Identity: Dietary Supplement

Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place, tightly capped.

Brand information

Formulated exclusively for: NutriCology, Alameda, CA

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