FeedWise infographic: FOS, fuel for gut bacteria. A prebiotic that nourishes primarily bifidobacteria; fermentable, producing short-chain fatty acids in the colon; dose and fibre profile determine the effect.
This edition of Meet the Fiber: FOS. FOS mainly feeds bifidobacteria in the colon and is considered a prebiotic. Its effect depends on dose, fibre profile and the individual patient.