Health, Digestion, Supplements & Vitamins
Constipation is defined by the Rome Criteria as people suffering with two or more of the following symptoms:
1. Fewer than 3 bowel movements per week
2. Hard stool in more than 25% of bowel movements
3. A sense of incomplete evacuation in more than 25% of bowel movements
4. Excessive straining in more than 25% of bowel movements
5. A need for digital manipulation in order to facilitate evacuation
Constipation is considered to have many causal factors which include:
As we age we are far more likely to suffer from constipation, so if any of these symptoms apply to you should know about a tried and tested product.
Lepicol is a multi-fibre source product containing gentle psyllium husk known to maintain normal bowel transit, as well as inulin which is a prebiotic fibre source. Together, these two ingredients go a long way to help provide your recommended daily intake of fibre – something that many of us lack with the modern diet. The third key ingredient of Lepicol are 5 probiotic strains. These beneficial bacteria help to balance the microflora in your digestive tract, supporting in the health of your bowel.
With today’s busy lives and irregular eating patterns, many of us find it difficult to keep our bowels healthy. Lepicol, with its three-in-one combination of gentle fibres, probiotic cultures and natural prebiotics, can make this task far easier.
Fibre
The health benefits of fibre are well known, and the current European recommendation for the daily intake of fibre is 25g – something that many of us lack with the modern diet. Therefore, providing high quality fibre to supplement the diet will bring many digestive advantages.
The main fibre source within Lepicol products is Psyllium husks (Plantago ovata forsk). Psyllium is a great fibre as it is able to normalise stool size by being water retentive and, at the same time, forms a soft gel which eases the stool along the lower digestive tract ready for evacuation. Psyllium has the advantage of being much gentler than some common fibres (such as wheat or bran) in supplements that can be irritating to a sensitive bowel.
Probiotics
Lepicol contains five probiotic strains which provide the gastrointestinal tract with beneficial microorganisms to balance the gut microflora. Your digestive tract is home to trillions of gut bacteria that aid in digestion; help prevent a pathogenic bacteria over-growth as well as having an impact on your immune system. Keeping a balanced gut microflora helps to ensure that the environment in your digestive tract is stable and goes a long way to aid in your health well-being.
Inulin
Inulin is a prebiotic fibre that is sourced from chicory root. Inulin is not broken down by the body – it is fermented by the beneficial bacteria in the gut to help the growth of the beneficial microorganisms. This in turn, aids in a fruitful balance of the gut microflora.
It’s quick and easy to mix with water or fruit juice, 30 minutes before a meal helping to maintain a healthy and regular bowel.
Lepicol is completely safe to take, it’s a natural product. Available as a powder 180g £12.56 also available as vegicaps, gelatine capsules and easy to transport sachets.
The Lepicol website is packed with information
Available online and from all good health shops.
