Yacon Syrup 250ml 8,45 oz 100% organic 

The pre-Hispanic cultures domesticated it in the Andean region, yacon (Yacón), is a plant that has potentially interesting attributes to human health, and in the future may represent an important source of income in the rural population of Peru. Only a few years ago this plant root  was not given any importance because they believed that its nutritional value was very low, so it was  left out the investigations. For these reasons, there is currently very little information on the cultivation, processing technologies.

Yacon is a root with a very nice and sweet flavor to the taste, which grows in temperate valleys. It’s a فاميلي garden plant that grows with herbs, shrubs and trees on the edge of the fields of corn or yams, vegetables or beans, potatoes, cabbage, parsnips, coffee and fruit.

This root is high in Fructooligosacáridos1 Inulin (FOS), which cannot be assimilated by the human body because it lacks the necessary enzymes for metabolism, thus providing a lower level of calories compared with sucrose, being an excellent choice for low-calorie diets and for diabetics.

Yacon or Yacón is a 100% Andean plant, its original habitat is the highlands of the Andes, between 1800 and 2800 m, in mountainous temperate climates. Yacon is one of 21 species belonging to the genus Small anthus. It was probably domesticated in the humid regions of Peru and Bolivia from about 1200 BC. Today many scientific studies can prove its effectiveness, by which it achieves its effect without producing any alteration in the body. This root is high in Fructooligosacáridos1 Inulin (FOS), which cannot be assimilated by the human body because it lacks the necessary enzymes for metabolism, thus providing a lower level of calories compared with sucrose, being an excellent choice for low-calorie diets and for diabetics.Read more about yacon

THE ROOTS OF YACON HAVE THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS

;• Stimulate the growth of intestinal flora (prebiotic).

 • Are free of calories, so they are recommended in diets for weight control.

 • Increase the absorption of calcium and magnesium. 

• Facilitate intestinal motility (it is recommended for people with constipation). 

USE: It is recommended to consume a tablespoonful (5 ml) 3 times a day.

CIENTIFIC NAME: (Smallanthus sonchifolius)

COMPOSITION: 100% Organic Yacon Syrup.

Once open, consume content within 30 days. Keep in a fresh and dry place at a temperature bellow 30° C. Protect from light.

Certifications:

• Organic NOP, EU and JAS.
• DIGESA Peruvian health ministry
• HALAL

Storage: Keep in a dry and fresh place and avoid exposure to heat sources 

SIDE EFFECTS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS OF YACON:

• Its use is not recommended during pregnancy or lactation, or for people with hypoglycemia.
• No significant side effects in the yacon root supplements to the FOS 0.14gr per kg body weight.
• The yacon extract should be avoided if you suffer from frequent diarrhea, loose stools or if allergic to other related yacon plants such as sunflower seed products.
• This supplement is caffeine free, suitable for vegetarians and contains no genetically modified ingredients.