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Re: intolerance for prebiotics       04/30/15 09:42 AM Edit Reply Quote Heather Reged: 12/09/02 Posts: 7799 Loc: Seattle, WA Hi - fiber tolerances vary, and acacia is considered to have a "good gastrointestinal tolerance", meaning it's unlikely to cause bloating and gas. Acacia ferments very slowly in the gut - a good thing. Other prebiotics such as inulin and FOS ferment very rapidly, causing severe gas and bloating. But some folks don't seem to tolerate any fiber supplements at all - I'm not sure why. Prebiotics don't feed bad bacteria. They create a climate in the gut, through fermentation and the creation of short chain fatty acids, that encourages the growth of good bacteria. The good bacteria then keep the bad bacteria in check. Best, H -------------------- Heather is the Administrator of the IBS Message Boards. She is the author of Eating for IBS and The First Year: IBS, and the CEO of Heather's Tummy Care. Join her IBS Newsletter. Meet Heather on Facebook! Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator

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