Low FODMAP Prebiotic

Prebiotics are essential for a healthy gut. However, many people with digestive conditions may not tolerate typical prebiotic foods or supplements. 

In this article, we’ll review our favorite low-FODMAP prebiotic supplement.

Unlike probiotics, prebiotics are not a type of bacteria. Rather, prebiotics are a group of nutrients that feed your beneficial gut bacteria. As a result, gut bacteria produce short-chain fatty acids that can improve gut health by strengthening the intestinal barrier, reducing inflammation, and much more (1). Fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) and galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) are the most common types of prebiotics.

A low-FODMAP diet is a short-term elimination diet designed for individuals with digestive conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). People with these conditions commonly suffer from symptoms like bloating, gas, constipation and/or diarrhea. Fortunately, many studies support the use of a low-FODMAP diet to reduce symptoms in these individuals (2). 

 

FODMAP is an acronym for “fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols.” Certain foods contain higher levels of FODMAPs that cause your gut bacteria to release excess gas. The premise of a low-FODMAP diet is to identify which foods worsen your GI symptoms. Common foods high in FODMAPs to eliminate on this diet include wheat, dairy (lactose), garlic, onions, and more. The low-FODMAP diet can provide fast relief from digestive symptoms. However, keep in mind that this short-term diet is not designed to “fix” the root cause of your digestive problems. 

The two forms of polyphenols in our prebiotic supplement are pomegranate fruit extract and citrus fruit extract. We recommend taking two capsules per day.

*This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Prebiotics are a group of nutrients that feed your beneficial gut bacteria. However, prebiotics are high in FODMAPs which may cause bloating, gas, and other digestive symptoms in certain individuals. In these cases, we recommend our low-FODMAP prebiotic supplement which contains polyphenol forms of prebiotics that promote the growth of healthy gut bacteria, strengthen the gut lining, and support overall gut health without the unwanted side effects. 

Our low FODMAP prebiotic is also a great complement to our SIBO probiotic.