in people who don't even have IBS. Acacia is a prebiotic that ferments very slowly in the gut, so it has a "good gastrointestinal tolerance" and is unlikely to cause bloating and gas. Inulin and FOS ferment very rapidly in the gut, causing all kinds of GI upsets.
Ask your doc why on earth he would recommend inulin and FOS when they have these side effects - that really concerns me.
Best, H
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I'd avoid inulin and FOS at all costs - they can cause terrible bloating and gas
