Prebiotic distribution
Prebiotics, the food of beneficial gut bacteria — PreticX®, AlphaGOS® and NeoGOS®.
Prebiotics, the food of beneficial gut bacteria
Prebiotics are indeed the food of gut bacteria: they promote bacterial growth and help them perform their beneficial functions more effectively for the host's health.
The role of prebiotics
The prebiotic effect of a food comes from its fibre content.
These fibres travel through the digestive tract, resisting the various degradation processes of digestion (gastric juices, digestive enzymes…).
As they progress through the intestine, they come into contact with bacteria that become more numerous towards the colon.
Gut bacteria can digest and break down dietary fibres. This releases beneficial compounds for the body (including propionate and butyrate, short-chain fatty acids).
There is therefore a dual effect from the interaction between prebiotic foods and gut bacteria:
- Release of health-favourable molecules (including short-chain fatty acids)
- Growth of « good » gut bacteria at the expense of « bad » ones
Prebiotic distribution: PreticX®, AlphaGOS® and NeoGOS®
We offer three innovative prebiotic fibres, each backed by solid scientific validation and suited to various nutritional segments.
PreticX® – Xylo-oligosaccharides (XOS)
Origin: plant-derived XOS prebiotic fibre.
Effective dose: from 1 g/day, promotes the growth of beneficial bifidobacteria.
Benefits:
- Improves gut microbiota composition, including in overweight or prediabetic individuals
- Reduction of the Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes ratio, linked to better metabolic health
- Well tolerated, with no notable side effects
AlphaGOS® – Plant-based galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS)
Origin: non-fructosylated GOS obtained from plant sources.
Benefits:
- Promotes the growth of bifidobacteria and lactobacilli
- Potential to reduce postprandial glycaemic responses
- Supports digestive and immune health
NeoGOS® – 70% purity galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS)
Origin: high-purity GOS suited to nutricosmetic applications.
Benefits:
- Improved skin hydration and wrinkle reduction after 4 weeks of supplementation at 2 g/day
- Positive effects on gut health, contributing to better nutrient absorption
- Recognised as a functional ingredient by South Korean and Japanese authorities
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