It is fermented in the colon and origins FOS (fructooligosaccharide) that are an energy source for cells lining the colon and for the good bacteria in the colon. (dogfoodselector.com)
Although these carbs dodge digestion, the by - product (chemistry: short - chain fatty acids) from their partial fermentation provides vigor for cells lining the colon and favorable bacteria, and aside from aiding probiotic activity, they also help prevent the increase of undesirable bacteria and help do away with unwelcome pathogens. (drtims.com)
Ongoing work by Gubatan and Moss is now examining the link between vitamin D and a protein called cathelicidin in the cells lining the colon. (sciencedaily.com)