Health Benefits of Gos(galacto-oligosaccharides)
The health benefits of Galacto-oligosaccharides are often underrated. The increased presence of good bacteria boosts the immune system and makes the body better able to absorb certain minerals, such as calcium.
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Galacto-oligosaccharides , otherwise called GOS, are an important part of the diet of humans. The health benefits of oligosaccharides are many. They are the non –digestible, carbohydrate part of human milk. Galacto-oligosaccharides promote the growth of friendly bacteria in the small intestine.
Galacto-oligosaccharides are found naturally in breast milk but are added to foods such as infant formula, food for the critically ill, fruit drinks, granola bars, dairy products, breakfast cereals and crackers. Studies show that eating foods that have been enriched with galacto-oligosaccharides results in an increase in the presence of good bacteria in the intestine. The increased presence of good bacteria boosts the immune system and makes the body better able to absorb certain minerals, such as calcium.
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In addition to helping friendly bacteria grow, galacto-oligosaccharides promote intestinal health by keeping unfriendly bacteria such as E.coli from sticking to the walls of the intestine. They do this by mimicking the appearance of the intestinal walls, so that the E.coli attach themselves to the galacto-oligosaccharides instead and are then flushed through the intestinal tract. In that way, they keep E. coli infections at bay.
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They and beneficial bacteria reduce the severity and number of allergic reactions in the body and help to maintain the integrity of the intestinal tract and prevent vaginal and urinary infections. They also help to regulate bowel movements. Galacto-oligosaccharides and beneficial bacteria also help to alleviate dermatitis and other skin conditions.
Nutrition information is important to planning a good diet. Nutrition information helps us plan for the daily needs of our bodies.
For persons who may have been newly diagnosed with an illness, nutrition information is important for planning a diet that helps fight illness or extend life.
Nutrition information is available for free from Nutrition.gov.
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ceegirl | Dec 6, 2009 | Reply
Good information, thanks for sharing.
SharifaMcFarlane | Dec 11, 2009 | Reply
Glad you found it helpful!
pattiann | Apr 7, 2012 | Reply
Excellent. Will try to find some food with it for my mom.
pattiann | Apr 7, 2012 | Reply
Excellent. Will try to find some food with it for my mom