Inulin and FructoOligoSaccharides (FOS) are soluble fibers found in an array of plant foods including chicory onions asparagus and bananas. These fibers promote gut and overall health through their fermentation by gut flora primarily in the colon to yield important metabolites including lactic acid and the short chain fatty acids acetate propionate and butyrate. These metabolites help to maintain proper pH in the gut discourage the growth of undesirable bacteria reduce the absorption of toxic ammonia and positively affect bone health by increasing the bioavailability of dietary calcium. Moreover acetate propionate and butyrate promote the integrity of the intestine cells lining the colon and promote healthy lipid metabolism.Other products from HerbsPro