Oligosaccharides currently
considered as prebiotics include fructooligosaccharides (FOS) or oligofructose and trans - galactooligosaccharides (TOS)[2].
Not exact matches
Hey Carol, yes both of those can be
considered prebiotics as well
as green tea!
Apple cider vinegar is a fermented by - product of apple juice and is
considered a
prebiotic and a probiotic in one, meaning it provides not only the great bacteria your gut needs but the food for them to thrive
as well.
There are more types of
prebiotics: galacto oligosaccharides, fructans, (fructo oligosaccharides and inulins), (inulin is the most known fructan
prebiotic), lactulose, (which is a synthetic sugar), and mannan oligosaccharides, (
considered by some
as not being a
prebiotic).
It's hard for me to give case by case advice without looking at your full medical history but some things I may
consider would be enteric coated peppermint oil to help with the pain — lots of research on this in IBS and perhaps a trial of a probiotic that doesn't contain
prebiotics such
as culturelle health and wellness formula.
To be clear, food gums are not
considered harmful or unhealthy, and consuming fermentable carbohydrates such
as those represented by gums may be a good thing, healthwise, for their
prebiotic effects.
This is done through the use of aggressive probiotics and
prebiotics as well
as considering the use of probiotic enemas.