Prebiotics

Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) are present in many edible vegetables (particularly onion, chicory, etc.). Derived from sucrose, they belong to the family of fructans

Origin

Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) and inulin.

Usage

The importance of intestinal flora on our health is irrefutable. It is involved in numerous functions such as digestion, immunity and its imbalance is connected with numerous discomforts. In order to rebalance them, prebiotics can specifically alter the flora and as such promote their balance.

Bibliographical references

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