This so -
called prebiotic effect enhances the bifidobacteria which is especially desirable for infant food, and moreover stimulates short chain fatty acids production in the colon that improve the working of the intestine and ultimately the consumer's well - being.
Not exact matches
Surprisingly, the
effects of obesity on gut bacteria, inflammation, and osteoarthritis were completely prevented when the high fat diet of obese mice was supplemented with a common
prebiotic,
called oligofructose.
Certain types of fructans
called inulin and FOS are also added to foods for their
prebiotic effects.
Significant information on beneficial
effects from increased intake of plant fibres and so
called prebiotics exists mainly for two large groups of diseases:
Interestingly, humans lack the digestive apparatus to break it down to sugars, but bowel flora (such as Lactobacillus species) are able to metabolize inulin to fatty acids (a so -
called «
prebiotic»
effect), such as butyrate, that has been associated with improved intestinal health, reduced potential for colon cancer, and improved blood sugar, lower blood pressure, and lower triglycerides.