Bi²muno Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the difference between probiotics and prebiotics?
Probiotics are dietary supplements containing live bacteria. Prebiotics are carbohydrates that act as food for your good bacterial. Prebiotics are not destroyed or digested in the stomach or small intestine and therefore reach the colon where your good bacteria reside and hence contribute fully in promoting their effectiveness.

2. Why do I need to take prebiotics?
Prebiotics are not destroyed or digested in the stomach or small intestine and therefore reach the colon where your good bacteria reside. There they feed your good bacteria and thus positively contribute towards your gut health and general well being.

3. How many different types of Prebiotics are there?
Prebiotics fall into three categories. These are Fructo-oligosaccharides, Galacto-oligosaccharides and Transgalaco-oligosaccharides. Bi²muno is the latest prebiotic to be launched. It is a Transgalacto-oligosaccharide and has demonstrated its effectiveness in clinical trials. It has a unique dual effect in that it energises your immunity boosting bacteria whilst at the same time reduces your levels of ‘bad’ bacteria. Bi2muno improves your gut health and general well-being.

4. What is Bi²muno?
Bi²muno is the latest prebiotic. It provides a natural boost to your body’s self-defence by feeding and energizing your immunity boosting bacteria whilst at the same time reducing your bad bacteria. This results in improved gut health and general well-being. It is available from UK pharmacists as a health supplement in powder form for you to add to your everyday food and drinks. Bi2muno does not affect the taste of your food or drink.

5. Who can take Bi²muno?
Bi²muno is a health food ingredient of natural origin. Anyone can use it – from children aged 3 years to adults, including the elderly. A healthy gastro-intestinal tract, brings long-term benefits and helps to ensure better overall health and well-being for regular daily users. Additionally prebiotics could be useful for people recovering from illness and surgery helping to reinforce the recovery process.

6. How do I take Bi²muno?
Bi²muno is available in powder form in easy to use 5.5g single dose sachets (sticks). It is recommended that you add a single serving to your food and drink on a daily basis. For children aged 3 to 11 years the recommended serving is half a sachet (2.75g). For children aged 12 and over and for adults the recommended serving is one sachet daily. Bi²muno can be added and stirred into your daily food and drinks such as tea, coffee, cereal and yoghurt. It should be taken regularly as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle.

7. Are there any side effects associated with Bi²muno?
Bi²muno is a health food ingredient of natural origin. Its safety has been confirmed in clinical trials. The recommended servings should be observed at all times. Although no adverse effects have been reported, milk allergy or lactose intolerance sufferers should exercise caution when taking Bi²muno. Although no adverse effects have been reported, diabetes sufferers should consult their healthcare professional before taking Bi2muno. Women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy should consult their healthcare professional before taking any food supplements.

8. Is Bi²muno safe to take long term?
It is recommended that Bi²muno is taken daily on a regular basis. Bi²muno is a health food ingredient of natural origin. Its safety has been confirmed in clinical trials. The recommended servings should be observed at all times. Although no adverse effects have been reported, milk allergy or lactose intolerance sufferers should exercise caution when taking Bi²muno. Although no adverse effects have been reported, diabetes sufferers should consult their healthcare professional before taking Bi2muno. Women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy should consult their healthcare professional before taking any food supplements.

9. Is Bi²muno suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, Bi²muno is made from a by-product of milk. It is not suitable for vegans.

10. Can I use Bi²muno as treatment or prevention of diarrhoea?
There is sufficient scientific documentation in support of the use of prebiotics such as Bi²muno in the treatment of diarrhoea.

11. Can I use Bi²muno as treatment or prevention of constipation?
There is sufficient scientific documentation in support of the use of prebiotics such as Bi²muno in the treatment of constipation.

12. Can I use Bi²muno as treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?
Bi²muno’s unique double action and superior efficacy profile suggest that it is effective in treating IBS. A large-scale clinical trial is currently being conducted and it is predicted that Bi²muno will prove effective in treating this condition. If you believe you suffer with IBS please have your diagnosis confirmed by your doctor.

13. Is Bi²muno suitable for Kosher and similar diets?
No

14. Is Bi²muno suitable for people suffering from milk allergy or lactose intolerance?
Although no adverse effects have been reported, milk allergy or lactose intolerance sufferers should exercise caution when taking Bi²muno.

15. Is Bi²muno suitable for diabetics?
Although no adverse effects have been reported, diabetes sufferers should consult their healthcare professional before taking Bi²muno.

16. Is Bi²muno suitable in pregnancy?
Women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy should consult their healthcare professional before taking any food supplements.