What is Galactooligosaccharides (GOS)
Galactooligosaccharides (GOS) are a group of carbohydrates made up of a chain of galactose units. They are produced commercially from lactose using the enzyme beta-galactosidase. GOS are similar in structure to oligosaccharides that occur naturally in human milk. Their unique chemical structure enables them to escape digestion by both salivary and intestinal enzymes, allowing them to pass undigested into the colon where they act as prebiotics, stimulating the growth and activity of beneficial bacteria & in turn the production of butyrate in the gut.
Galactooligosaccharides (GOS) Health Benefits
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High purity, making required dosages smaller
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Demonstrated Bifidogenic effect Inhibits colonisation by bad bacteria and thus the production and consequences of bacterial toxins
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Improves in stool consistency
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Reduces symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome including abdominal pain, bloating and flatulence
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Enhances the immune system
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Improves lactose tolerance
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Improves nutrient absorption (calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron and phosphorus)
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May help prevent colorectal cancers
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Assists in healthy weight maintenance
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May assist in the management of allergies and autoimmune conditions
GOS supplementation may help the following conditions
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Diarrhoea
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
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Colon and rectal cancers
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Leaky gut
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Asthma
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Eczema
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Hayfever
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Food allergies; and
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Mental health conditions.