What is prebiotic fiber?
Prebiotic fiber is fiber your own body cannot digest but some of your gut bacteria can. They ferment it for energy. Short-chain FOS is one of the best-studied prebiotics.
Prebiotic Fiber Boost
The complete guide: what is in it, how to take it and who it suits.
The short answer
Prebiotic Fiber Boost is an unflavored powder that gives you 5 g of soluble prebiotic fiber per scoop from FOSSENCE P95 short-chain FOS. It feeds the bacteria already living in your gut, which is different from a probiotic that adds bacteria. It has zero sugar and two ingredients.
Prebiotic Fiber Boost$30.99
Key facts
- 5 gsoluble prebiotic fiber per scoop
- 35servings in a tub
- 0 gsugar on the label
- 2ingredients
What is inside.
Every named ingredient, in plain words.
| Ingredient | What it is | Role |
|---|---|---|
| FOSSENCE P95 short-chain FOS | Fructooligosaccharides made by fermenting cane sugar. About 95% FOS. | The active ingredient |
| Silicon dioxide | Keeps the powder from clumping so it scoops cleanly. | Flow agent |
Questions, answered.
Straight answers first, details after. Ask anything at info@gobiotix.com.
Is Fiber Boost a probiotic?
No. A probiotic contains live bacteria. Fiber Boost contains no bacteria; it is food for the bacteria you already have. Many people take a prebiotic and a probiotic together.
How much should I take?
One scoop (5.4 g) a day, which gives 5 g of fiber. In a placebo-controlled study, healthy adults took 2.5 to 10 g of short-chain FOS a day and tolerated it well.
Will it cause gas?
Some mild gas in the first days is common with any fermentable fiber. Start with one scoop, take it at the same time each day and drink enough water.
Is it low-FODMAP?
No. FOS is a fructan, which is a FODMAP. If you follow a low-FODMAP diet, check with your doctor or dietitian first.
Does it raise blood sugar?
The label shows 0 g sugar. In a small randomized crossover study, 10 g of FOSSENCE on its own did not raise blood sugar or insulin in healthy adults.
Can I put it in coffee?
Yes. It is unflavored and dissolves in hot and cold drinks, including coffee, water, juice and smoothies.
Is it for you?
A good fit if
- You want an unflavored fiber you can stir into coffee or water
- You prefer a short ingredient list
- You want a daily prebiotic, not a probiotic
Ask your doctor first if
- You follow a low-FODMAP diet
- You are pregnant, nursing or take medication
- You have a digestive condition under a doctor’s care
Sources.
Product facts come from the GoBiotix label and product page. Everything else links to the original source.
Prebiotic Fiber Boost product page and label
GoBiotix
Daily short-chain FOS raised Bifidobacteria in healthy adults
Nutrition Journal, 2006
FOSSENCE did not raise blood sugar or insulin
Heliyon, 2021
FOSSENCE fermentation in a model of the human colon (lab study)
FEMS Microbiology Letters, 2021
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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. This guide is general information, not medical advice.