This is a high quality, short term course of live cultures. ['One week flat' from OptiBac] is gluten free and therefore may be especially suitable for those with bloating. For those who suffer from bloating, this is an expert blend of prebiotics (food for the probiotics) & probiotics such as acidophilus. This supplement supports digestion & aids transit thus promoting a comfortably flat stomach. [What's it for?] Supports a healthy probiotic balance in the intestinal tract to promote a comfortably flat stomach. [Who's it for?] For those who[ suffer from abdominal bloating due to trapped wind, food intolerances, PMS or stress.] [Each sachet provides:] 5 billion live probiotic microorganisms + 0.3g prebiotic fibres. [Details] Abdominal or stomach bloating is usually associated with food intolerances, constipation, over-eating, PMS or intestinal gas leaving the abdomen feeling uncomfortable, full and tight. When digestion is poor, waste materials and the gases they produce can remain in the gut for long periods of time - often at high temperatures and pressures - causing bloating and stretching of the gut walls beyond their comfortable limits. An imbalance of bad pathogenic bacteria and friendly probiotic bacteria in the gut can result in poor digestive health, bloating, production of smelly and uncomfortable gases and sluggish bowel function. A one-week course of OptiBac Probiotics For a flat stomach can help to naturally re-balance the good bacteria in the small and large intestines, supporting healthy digestion and good intestinal passage. [How does For a Flat stomach work?Lactobacillus acidophilus Rosell-52:] a natural resident of the intestinal microflora this strain of acidophilus has been well tested to survive gastric acidity and biliary salts expected at mealtimes and to reach the intestines without damage. Lactobacillus acidophilus naturally adheres to the cell wall lining of the intestines where it exerts beneficial effects in terms of inhibiting intestinal pathogens and supporting immune cells. [Bifidobacterium bifidum Rosell-71:] naturally resident in the colonic (large intestine) microbiotia, B.bifidum supports the production of antibodies, promotes detoxification and maintains resistance to undesirable pathogenic and putrefactive bacteria which can cause negative effects such as bloating. In the colon, B.bifidum flourishes well with fructooligosaccharides (prebiotics) where it supports the intestines to assist natural transit, promote comfort and optimise a healthy frequency and regularity of bowel movements. [Lactobacillus casei Rosell-215:] an extensively studied species naturally residing in the intestinal flora this strain has been researched in its ability to resist gastric acidity and bile salts in the harsh stomach environment in order to reach the small and large intestines alive where it exerts its probiotic benefits. L. casei has been shown to modulate the composition and growth of Bifidobacteria in the colon and to support regularity. [Lactococcus lactis Rosell-1058:] Extracted from the kefir culture, Lactococcus lactis is renowned for its antimicrobial benefits in supporting the body against undesirable bacteria and some fungi. Prebiotics: Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) predominantly settle in the large intestine where it acts as a food source to stimulate abundant growth of Bifidobacteria. The symbiotic relationship between Bifidobacteria and prebiotics in the colon has a great impact on supporting natural intestinal health and wellbeing, reducing the unpleasant effects of bloating. Lactococcus lactis Rosell-1058 [Full ingredients] Maltodextrin, Prebiotic Fructooligosaccharides (FOS 0.3g), Probiotic culture (Lactococcus lactis Rosell-1058, Lactobacillus casei Rosell-215, Lactobacillus acidophilus Rosell-52 and Bifidobacterium bifidum Rosell-71). Suitable for vegetarians. Wren Laboratories guarantees 5 billion live micro-organisms per sachet until the best before date. [Directions] As a natural food supplement For a flat stomach can be given to adults and children from 4 years old & up, with the following recommendations: Take one sachet daily with breakfast for a 7 day course, or as professionally directed. 7 day course to be taken once a month, or more often if desired. [For best results when mixing:] 1.Pour an inch of water into a tall glass, leaving plenty of room for swirling. 2.Shake the sachet well before gently sprinkling in the powder. 3.Leave powder to disolve naturally. Patience is a virtue. 4.Vigorously swirl the water around in the glass. 5.Drink, wait, and enjoy the benefits! For a flat stomach can be added to juices, smoothies, or any cold drinks. [Safety] It is not recommended to give probiotics to severely immunosuppressed patients, infants with short bowel syndrome (SBS), post cardiac surgery patients, patients with pancreatitis, patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) or patients with blood in the stool unless under a doctor's care. [More Information] Vegetarian No added sugars Gluten free Yeast free Free from artificial colours Flavourless Probiotic Prebiotic Natural digestive aid - Poor digestion {blog/poor-digestion%3F~1772> - [Click here.}]

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It is always best to allow up to seven working days for delivery but unfortunately this can sometimes take longer and we cannot guarantee delivery dates for overseas delivery dates as they are sometimes subject to customs clearance in the destination country due to the quality of postal services from country to country.

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Where it is not possible for Royal Mail to deliver your order, it will be held at your local Royal Mail office for 5 days before being returned to us. To contact your local sorting office to arrange re-delivery or collection, please call 08457 740 740 in the UK.

We would advise that you check your local sorting office before contacting us if delivery has taken more than seven working days in the UK and Overseas, although overseas customers may have to wait up to two weeks.

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European customers should note that in some rare occasions parcels do appear to take longer than usual to arrive and in such occasions it may be necessary to wait longer before further action is taken. This is largely because of the varied quality of postal services throughout Eurozone countries.

After the post office has completed its investigations, it will subsequently refund Elixir for the value of the parcel and postage and package. Upon receiving our costs from the post office your replacement parcel will then be re-sent, or your costs reimbursed if the product is no longer required. Customers are therefore advised to request signed for deliveries to ensure full tracking opportunities.

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Order Value	Delivery Charge
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£30 +	FREE

Overseas Deliveries

 

We are delighted to be able to offer international once again however there are still certain items that we can no longer send to certain countries.  If this is the case for your order we ill notify you and a full refund will be given.

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