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Purica Purica - Fiberlicious 9g, 250 grams

Name: Purica Purica - Fiberlicious 9g, 250 grams
Brand: Purica
SKU: purica-fiberlicious
Price: 16.98 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

Purica Fiberlicious - Delicious inulin fibre from chicory root, this fructo-oligosaccharide supports the growth of friendly and healthy intestinal bacterial, therefore promoting good colon health. Inulin is in essence a prebiotic, responsible for increasing colonic bifidobacteria populations and modulating intestinal microflora. Purica Fiberlicious aids digestion and absorption of nutrients, assists proper bowel function, lowers cholesterol, improves immunity and energy, stabilizes blood sugar levels - therefore safe for diabetics and excellent for weight control and as an appetite suppressant.

Price

Regular Canadian retail price: $16.98 CAD. Price Vault members pay below retail on this product. Member pricing is private and shown after a free opt-in, with no membership fee, no minimum order and no subscription.

In stock. Free shipping across Canada on orders over $89, flat $9.95 under that. 30 days to request a return, with return shipping paid by the customer. Ships from Victoria, BC.

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Why people keep reordering it

Researched strains: Specific, studied strains at counts high enough to reach your gut.
Guaranteed live cultures: Potency held through the end of shelf life, not just at manufacture.
Digestive balance: Supports regularity, bloating and a healthy gut barrier.

Best suited to: wants to feed gut bacteria, not add bulk, already takes a probiotic, wants a fibre that dissolves clear.

What the research supports

Each tablespoon is 9 grams of chicory root inulin, food for gut bacteria. Two a day is 18 grams, and the tub lasts two weeks.

Bifidogenic studies use 5 to 10 grams of inulin a day.

Bifidobacteria (evidence: strong, from randomized controlled trial, meta-analysis): Inulin passes undigested into the colon, where bacteria there ferment it as food, and Bifidobacteria in particular thrive on it. Trials at 5 to 10 grams a day reliably raise their numbers.
Regularity (evidence: moderate, from randomized controlled trial): Fermentation of inulin in the colon draws water into stool and feeds bacteria that add to its bulk. Human trials found improved stool frequency and softness, though effects vary a lot between people.
Calcium absorption (evidence: moderate, from randomized controlled trial): In the colon, fermented inulin lowers pH in a way that helps the gut wall absorb more calcium from food. Trials in teens and postmenopausal women saw this at daily amounts close to one tablespoon.
Fullness (evidence: mixed, from randomized controlled trial): Fermented inulin may trigger gut hormones that signal fullness to the brain. Some trials report lower appetite ratings between meals, while others find no change once total calories are accounted for.

Read the literature: Bifidobacteria on PubMed, Regularity on PubMed, Calcium absorption on PubMed, Fullness on PubMed.

Is it right for you

Worth it if

Wants to feed gut bacteria, not add bulk: 9 grams of chicory inulin per tablespoon is a fermentable substrate, which is a different job from what a bulking fibre does.
Already takes a probiotic: Inulin is the fibre Bifidobacterium strains actually ferment, so it feeds what a probiotic capsule is delivering.
Wants a fibre that dissolves clear: Inulin goes into water or juice without the gel or grit of a husk fibre, and it is faintly sweet on its own.

Look elsewhere if

Bloats from onions, garlic or beans: A non-fermentable fibre such as psyllium husk or partially hydrolysed guar gum. Inulin is precisely the fibre type behind that reaction, and 9 grams a spoon is a lot of it.
Wants fibre to firm up or move stool: Psyllium, which bulks and softens. Inulin ferments before it can do much bulking.
Wants a tub that lasts a season: A larger size or a lower daily amount. At the labelled two tablespoons, 250 grams is gone in about two weeks.

What to expect

Gas and a fuller feeling in the first few days is normal and usually settles inside one to two weeks if you build up gradually. Any change in regularity shows up in that same window. The shift in bacterial populations happens whether or not you feel anything.

How it compares

Compared with psyllium husk: Inulin gets fermented by colon bacteria and raises Bifidobacterium counts, which psyllium does not do to anything like the same degree. The tradeoff: Psyllium adds bulk and produces far less gas, so inulin trades day-one comfort for the prebiotic effect.
Compared with getting inulin from food: 9 grams in a level tablespoon is more than a normal day of onions, leeks and chicory would give you. The tradeoff: Food delivers it slowly across the day, which the gut handles better than one spoonful at once.

Product details

Active ingredient: Inulin (fructo-oligosaccharides)
Ingredient form: grams
Strength: 9g
Suggested use: 6-12 years old: Take 1/2 tablespoon once a day. 12 years old and older: Take 1 tablespoon twice a day. Mix with 8-12oz of pure water or a beverage of your choice. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications. Vegan & gluten-free.
Country of manufacture: Canada
Certifications: Non-GMO, Made in Canada
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place
Brand: Purica

How to take it

6-12 years old: Take 1/2 tablespoon once a day. 12 years old and older: Take 1 tablespoon twice a day. Mix with 8-12oz of pure water or a beverage of your choice. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications. Vegan & gluten-free.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
Keep out of reach of children.
Consult a practitioner if you are pregnant, nursing or on medication.

Ingredients

Each tablespoon contains

Inulin (fructo-oligosaccharides): 9g

Interactions and cautions

Medications: May interact with certain prescription medications. Review with your pharmacist if you take daily medication.
Timing: If taking antibiotics, separate doses by 2 to 3 hours.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
General: Use only as directed. Discontinue and consult a practitioner if you experience an adverse reaction.

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Free certified advisors are available at 1-888-386-1211, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm PT.

Questions about Purica - Fiberlicious

Is this the genuine, authentic product?: Yes. It is identical to what you would pay full price for anywhere else, sourced through our authorized supplier relationships.
How is the price below retail?: We buy direct, with nobody in the middle taking a cut, and we sell it for close to what we paid. You see the price privately because you have unlocked the Vault.
How fast does it ship?: Orders placed before 12pm PT are processed the same day and ship within two business days. Shipping is free over $89, and a flat $9.95 under that.
Can I return it?: You have 30 days after it arrives to request a return. Product must be unused, in its original packaging, with proof of purchase, and return shipping is paid by you. Find it cheaper anywhere in Canada and we will match the price.