- Supplies the body with over 80 essential mineral elements; refined salt, such as the common table
salt, has been stripped of all but two of these elements; In addition, refined, commercial salt
contains harmful additives, including aluminum silicate, a primary cause of Alzheimer’s disease.
Sugars That Heal
There are a number of sugars that can actually end infections without even destroying the germs that
trigger them:
1. Fos
FOS is a concentrated chain of fructooligosaccharides composed of carbohydrates found naturally in
fruits, vegetables and grains. FOS has been a popular supplement in Japan for years and is becoming
increasingly respected in the Western Hemisphere for its "prebiotic" effects. Prebiotics serve as intestinal
nutrients for the probiotic beneficial bacteria that naturally populate the gut, such as bifidobacteria and
lactobacilli. FOS thus promotes the ability of these bacteria to support proper digestion.
Among those who may particularly benefit from FOS's healthful effects on intestinal bacteria are
people who have used antibiotics (antibiotics can seriously disrupt the balance of intestinal bacteria),
people who have eaten a poor diet for several months or years, visitors to foreign countries where
“travelers' diarrhea” is a risk, and those who face constant stress.
Japanese research has demonstrated that supplemental FOS is digested only to a small extent in the
upper gastrointestinal tract. FOS passes virtually unchanged to the colon, where it is fermented and used
as a fuel by beneficial bacteria. Both beneficial and potentially detrimental organisms inhabit our lower
gastrointestinal tracts, but fortunately, many pathogenic and putrefactive bacteria cannot break the bonds
that hold FOS together. According to the research, FOS can help promote up to a tenfold increase in the
populations of bifidobacteria and lactobacilli. As a result, the intestinal environment becomes increasingly
uninhabitable for potentially harmful bacteria such as Escherichia coli, clostridia, Veillonella and
Klebsiella. As the detrimental bacteria die off, the beneficial bacteria of the colon are allowed to grow and
proliferate, establishing a beneficial intestinal balance for them to exert their health-promoting effects.
In addition to aiding digestion, FOS may also benefit diabetics by preventing swings in blood sugar.
By helping to eliminate or prevent the formation of toxic compounds in the intestines, blood and lymph,
FOS may assist the liver in its effort to keep the body toxin-free. FOS has already been shown to support
cardiovascular functions by lowering blood pressure and reducing blood fats and total cholesterol levels.
FOS's naturally induced ability to increase resistance to infection may be especially helpful for people at
increased risk of bacterial infections. FOS also supports the production of various vitamins and minerals.
Animal studies suggest that FOS may help prevent anemia and loss of bone density by promoting
absorption of iron and calcium in the intestines.
FOS is a mildly sweet, white, sugar-like powder that can be taken in tablet/capsule form (see Product
Information). Very high dosages may cause intestinal gas in some people.