Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Glucooligosaccharides (GOS) are prebiotic fibers that are increasingly studied for their effects on gut health, including their potential benefits for individuals with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). The scientific rationale for their use is based on their ability to stimulate the growth of beneficial gut bacteria, such as Bifidobacteria, which may help modulate the composition of the gut microbiota and influence gut function.

Several small clinical trials and systematic reviews suggest that prebiotics, including GOS, may reduce some IBS symptoms, particularly bloating and abdominal pain, in a subset of patients. For instance, a randomized controlled study published in the journal Gut (2012) found that low doses of GOS improved stool consistency and reduced bloating in IBS patients. Another systematic review (Wilson et al., 2019, Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics) concluded that while there is some evidence for prebiotics’ efficacy, the quality of studies is moderate and results are not universal.

However, the overall evidence base remains limited. The number of high-quality, large-scale trials is small, and results can be inconsistent, possibly due to differences in IBS subtypes, doses, and study designs. As a result, while there is emerging scientific support for GOS in IBS, the evidence is currently rated as modest (2/5), and further research is needed to establish clear recommendations.

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Other ingredients used for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

2'-Fucosyllactose
akkermansia muciniphila
aloe vera
alpha-galactosidase
alpha-pinene
amino acids
bacillus clausii
bacillus coagulans
bacillus subtilis
benegut perilla (proprietary)
beta caryophyllene
bifidobacterium bifidum
bifidobacterium breve
bifidobacterium infantis
bifidobacterium lactis
bifidobacterium longum
bilberry
bio ecolian (proprietary)
blackberry
Indian frankincense
butyrate triglyceride
chen pi
chia seed
chlorella
cinnamon
turmeric
curcumin
fennel
flaxseed
fructooligosaccharides (FOS)
fruit and vegetable blend (proprietary)
ginger
green banana
green tea
guar gum
cellulose
inulin
isomalto-oligosaccharide
l-glutamine
lactobacillus acidophilus
lactobacillus brevis
lactobacillus bulgaricus
lactobacillus casei
lactobacillus fermentum
lactobacillus gasseri
lactobacillus helveticus
lactobacillus paracasei
lactiplantibacillus plantarum
lactobacillus reuteri
lactobacillus rhamnosus
lactobacillus salivarius
lactococcus lactis
lovage
marshmallow
oat
pectin
peppermint oil
plum fruit
pomegranate
potato starch
butyric acid
psyllium
quercetin
resveratrol
saccharomyces boulardii
slippery elm bark
spearmint leaf
streptococcus thermophilus
tributyrin
vitamin D
xylooligosaccharides
zinc
hyssop
atractylodes
ferula assafoetida
anise
holarrhena antidysenterica
fumaria parviflora
chrysanthemum
senna
white oak
algae
Agastache
Asafoetida
Alexandrian senna
Agrimonia pilosa
Betony
Bifidobacterium
Bacillus indicus
Bifidobacterium adolescentis
Boswellic Acid
Bayleaf
Belleric myrobalan
Bran
Boswellia
Bacillus licheniformis
black salt
Bifidobacterium animalis
Bitter principals
Bacteria
Bifidobacteria
Bacillus
Cumin
Coriander
Citron
Cannabidiol
Clerodendrum indicum
Dragonhead
Dichrostachys glomerata
Enterococcus
Enzyme Blend
Fig
Fiber
Frangula
Glucooligosaccharides
Galactomannan
Galactooligosaccharides
Quince
Rhubarb

Other health conditions supported by Glucooligosaccharides

Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Products containing Glucooligosaccharides

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