prebiotic oligosaccharides mixture II

"Prebiotic oligosaccharides mixture II" refers to a specific formulation developed by Danone/Nutricia, consisting of a proprietary blend of short-chain galacto-oligosaccharides (scGOS) and long-chain fructo-oligosaccharides (lcFOS) in a 9:1 ratio. This mixture is designed to mimic the diversity and function of oligosaccharides found in human breast milk. [7, 8, 9] As a prebiotic, it is not digested in the upper gastrointestinal tract and reaches the colon, where it serves as a substrate for beneficial gut bacteria, selectively stimulating the growth of species like *Bifidobacteria* and *Lactobacilli*. [8] It is primarily used as a key ingredient in infant formulas to support the development of a healthy gut microbiome, which is associated with improved stool characteristics and beneficial effects on the immune system. [8, 9] The specific term "prebiotic oligosaccharides mixture II" was used to identify this intervention in a clinical trial (NCT01507935) sponsored by Danone to study its effects on gut microbiota in healthy infants. [1, 12]

Other names

scGOS/lcFOS (9:1)short-chain galacto-oligosaccharides/long-chain fructo-oligosaccharides (9:1)