Molkosan® Original 200ml

Supports a healthy digestive system

• Supports healthy gut bacteria
• Promotes good digestion
• Helps ease everyday digestive discomfort
• High in L+ lactic acid
• Helps make the gut less hospitable to unwanted bacteria and yeasts
• Suitable for those who are lactose intolerant
• Free of lactose and gluten, sugar free and calorie free
• Suitable for vegetarians

Molkosan® is one of Alfred Vogel’s original preparations. Made from whey obtained from organic milk, Molkosan® is rich in a substance known as L+ lactic acid which is now known to support the growth of good gut bacteria. In this way, it acts as a prebiotic.

More about Molkosan®

Digestive complaints are among the most common everyday health concerns in the Western world. Common digestive symptoms include: abdominal discomfort and cramping, abdominal bloating, flatulence (gas) and a noisy tummy, alternating diarrhoea and constipation, and urgency.

Molkosan® is a daily tonic for a healthy digestive system. It’s a 100% natural whey concentrate made in Switzerland from fresh organic Alpine milk. One of Alfred Vogel’s original preparations back in 1926, Molkosan® is rich in a substance called L+ lactic acid which supports the growth of healthy gut bacteria.

Healthy gut bacteria are essential

Approximately 100 trillion microscopic bacteria line your digestive tract in a dense mesh-like structure. With a total weight of about a kilogram, they are essential to your health. They extract vital nutrients from food, provide energy and support the immune system. This is important because approximately 70% of the immune system is found around the gut.

Modern lifestyles, stress, antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, hormone medications, illness or a diet high in sugar or carbohydrates can disturb the natural balance of these gut bacteria, weakening their mesh-like barrier along the walls of the gut. This allows unwanted bacteria and yeasts to attach themselves to the walls of the gut and affect digestion. This state of ‘dysbiosis’ is what often causes common digestive symptoms like cramping, bloating, too much gas or wind, constipation or diarrhoea.

How does Molkosan® help?

It is high in naturally occurring L+ lactic acid which is ‘food’ for your gut bacteria. When they digest L+ lactic acid, they produce butyrate, a short chain fatty acid. Butyrate is an important energy source for the epithelial cells that line the digestive tract and supports the normal health of the colon. A 2015 study showed people taking Molkosan® three times a day had significantly higher levels of butyrate.

For many years, Molkosan® has been a trusted daily tonic for digestive wellbeing. An in-home study in the Netherlands involving 430 women taking Molkosan® three times daily before meals showed it significantly reduced both the frequency and severity of cramping, bloating, gas, constipation and diarrhoea.

Molkosan® helps to:

• Keep the acidity of the gut at the right level, maintaining the health of existing gut bacteria and encouraging the growth of new bacteria.
• Make it harder for unwanted bacteria and yeasts to attach to the gut walls.
• Support lactose tolerance, because it helps to break down the lactose in milk and dairy products.

If I’ve had antibiotics, do I need a probiotic or Molkosan®?

While the trend is to use probiotics after a course of antibiotics or a stomach upset, research indicates that if the internal environment hasn’t changed, most of the probiotics you take will not establish themselves, just as the original friendly bacteria struggled. This explains why many people feel better while taking a probiotic but not long after they stop, symptoms like bloating, cramping and flatulence develop.

This is where a prebiotic like Molkosan® comes in. In addition to maintaining the health of existing good flora in the gut and stimulating the growth of new bacteria, it also makes the gut less hospitable for unwanted bacteria and yeasts, and prepares the gut for a probiotic. Unlike probiotics, Molkosan® contains no live bacteria cultures.

Water, juice or neat — how should you take Molkosan®?

Molkosan® is concentrated and needs to be diluted to make a drink. While it may be taken at any time, Alfred Vogel recommended drinking a teaspoonful (or a tablespoon if you prefer) in a glass of cold water 20 minutes before meals. If you find the taste challenging, mix it with fruit juice or add it to a smoothie and follow that with a glass of water.

• Molkosan® Drink: Add 2 teaspoons to a glass of mineral water for a refreshing drink
• Molkosan® Fruit Drink: Add 2 teaspoons to half a glass of apple or mango juice. Top up with mineral water
• Molkosan® Fruit Smoothie: Mash fresh fruit in a blender, add 1 tablespoon of Molkosan® and fill with mineral water
• Molkosan® Fruit Tea: Prepare a fruit tea of your choice with honey and add 2 teaspoons of Molkosan®. Drink warm or with ice

Molkosan® Original is available in 200ml and 500ml. It can be used by adults and children over the age of 2 years. After opening, store in the fridge for up to 6 months.

FAQs

Can you use Molkosan® if you are lactose intolerant?

Yes. Molkosan® is suitable for those who are lactose intolerant because the L+ lactic acid helps to break down the protein and lactose in milk.

Is it for long or short term use?

Molkosan® can be used as long as necessary. A month’s course is recommended initially. It can be taken on an ongoing basis if needed, or another course can be taken after a while to maintain improvements. Many people take it daily year-round to maintain good digestive health.

Can you take Molkosan® with other medications?

Yes. If you have a course of antibiotics it is recommended to use Molkosan® for at least a month afterwards together with a probiotic, since antibiotics disturb healthy gut bacteria.

Can Molkosan® be given to children?

Molkosan® can be given to children from 2 years old as a health supplement. However, children under the age of six with any digestive problems or issues should be taken to a doctor or another healthcare professional.

Can Molkosan® be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding?

Yes.

Does Molkosan® help with bad breath?

If you (or a family member) constantly experience bad breath and all other causes like gum concerns, tooth cavities or sinus issues have been ruled out, then look at the digestion. An imbalance of gut flora in the digestive tract can contribute to constant bad breath. Using Molkosan® daily supports a balanced gut flora and an efficiently functioning digestive system. It is important to cut out sugar as well, since sugar feeds unwanted gut bacteria and yeasts and can exacerbate the problem.

Molkosan® supports metabolism

With plenty of L+ lactic acid in your gut, the gut pH will be better balanced, promoting the production of digestive enzymes and allowing you to break down fats and sugars more effectively. The right pH balance also encourages a healthy stool.