Fructooligosaccharide
About: | Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) are a type of carbohydrate classified as prebiotic fibers because they resist digestion in the upper gastrointestinal tract and reach the colon intact, where they serve as a food source for beneficial gut bacteria. |
Nutritional function: | Fiber |
In our products: | Performance Formula Immunity & Digestion Supplements |
Benefits:
- Promotes digestive health
- Regulates bowel movements
- Immune system support
FOS can help reduce flatulence (gas) and minimize the odor of stool.
The Science
Title of Study | Published by |
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Effects of Supplemental Fructooligosaccharides Plus Mannan-Oligosaccharides on Immune Function and Ileal and Fecal Microbial Populations in Adult Dogs | Archiv für Tierernaehrung |
Short-Chain Fructooligosaccharides Influence Insulin Sensitivity and Gene Expression of Fat Tissue in Obese Dogs | The Journal of Nutrition |
FOS in Dog Food | Creature Companion |