FOS

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  • No ingredients exceed tolerable upper intake levels
  • 20% of ingredients have research evidence
B Label Compliance Grade

What the Evidence Says

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Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) act as a prebiotic to support the growth of beneficial gut bacteria. There is strong evidence that these fibers promote digestive health and improve bowel regularity. The overall ingredient profile is considered safe for general consumption.

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Label

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Label for FOS
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Label Data

0.5 tsp
Serving Size
80
Servings
Fiber and Other Nutrients
Product Type
20%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Calories
5 Calorie(s)
Sodium
Total Carbohydrates
1.2 Gram(s) (1% DV)
Protein
6.1 mg (1% DV)
1.25 Gram(s)
Market median: 100.0mg (1 products) 42 studies (A:1, B:15)
Claims

Label Claims — Verification

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Product Information

Directions for Use

Suggested Use As a dietary supplement, 1/2 teaspoon (1.25 grams) mixed in water if desired, two to four times daily between meals, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.

Warnings & Precautions

Caution: Some individuals taking FOS may experience gastrointestinal bloating that persists longer than 1-2 weeks, possibly due to unfriendly microbes feeding on FOS. In such cases, this product should be discontinued.

Formulation Notes

Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) are short-chain polymers comprised of D-fructose and D-glucose. They are not metabolized or absorbed by the body like simple sugars, and have minimal caloric value.

Non-dairy and gluten-free

1.25 g FOS per serving

Hypoallergenic

Fructooligosaccharides

Additional Information

Keep in a cool, dry place, tightly capped.

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Stable at room temperature

Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU7 13947 51920 6
DSLD Entry Date2020-09-25
Product TypeFiber and Other Nutrients
FormPowder
DSLD ID235282
Data Updated2026-04-11
Research

Research Evidence

120
Research Sources
51
Avg Quality
47
Clinical Trial
38
Rct
20
Meta Analysis
13
Systematic Review
2
Cochrane Review
A The Gut Microbiome in Depression and Potential Benefit of Prebiotics, Probiotics and Synbiotics: A Systematic Review of Clinical Trials and Observational Studies
Systematic Review International journal of molecular sciences 2022 PubMed DOI
A Prebiotics for induction and maintenance of remission in ulcerative colitis
Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2024 PubMed DOI
A Effect of chicory-derived inulin-type fructans on abundance of Bifidobacterium and on bowel function: a systematic review with meta-analyses
Meta Analysis Critical reviews in food science and nutrition 2023 PubMed DOI
A Probiotics for management of functional abdominal pain disorders in children
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2023 PubMed DOI
A Dietary fiber intervention on gut microbiota composition in healthy adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Meta Analysis The American journal of clinical nutrition 2018 PubMed DOI
B Effect of psyllium (Plantago ovata) fiber on LDL cholesterol and alternative lipid targets, non-HDL cholesterol and apolipoprotein B: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Meta Analysis The American journal of clinical nutrition 2018 PubMed DOI
B Prebiotic and probiotic supplementation and the tryptophan-kynurenine pathway: A systematic review and meta analysis
Meta Analysis Neuroscience and biobehavioral reviews 2021 PubMed DOI
B Prebiotics, probiotics, fermented foods and cognitive outcomes: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Meta Analysis Neuroscience and biobehavioral reviews 2020 PubMed DOI
B Synbiotics, prebiotics and probiotics for people with chronic kidney disease
Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2023 PubMed DOI
B Effects of Prebiotics and Probiotics on Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety in Clinically Diagnosed Samples: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Meta Analysis Nutrition reviews 2025 PubMed DOI
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