Galactooligosaccharides (GOS) pour Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
BReduces IBS symptoms (pain, bloating, flatulence) in dose-dependent manner. 3.5 g/day showed better results than 7 g/day (excess fermentation at higher dose).
En conclusion
Reduces IBS symptoms (pain, bloating, flatulence) in dose-dependent manner. 3.5 g/day showed better results than 7 g/day (excess fermentation at higher dose).
Key Study Findings
Population: review of prebiotics, probiotics, synbiotics, postbiotics for gastrointestinal inflammation
Population: IBS patients (Rome IV) who improved on FODMAP diet
Population: IBS-D patients (Rome IV)
Population: Adult IBS patients
Population: Adults with constipation-predominant IBS
Population: Laboratory food science study (no human subjects)
Key Statistics
3
Études
400
Participants
Positive
Note
Referenced Papers
Dosage & Usage
mg = milligrams · mcg = micrograms (1,000× smaller) · IU = International Units
Posologies couramment utilisées
- general:
- 2.5-5 g/day
- ibssupport:
- 3.5 g/day (optimal dose; higher doses may increase symptoms)
- infantgutsupport:
- 0.24-0.48 g/100 mL formula (added to infant formula)
Limite supérieure : Well-tolerated up to 15 g/day; optimal dose appears to be 3.5-5 g/day
Posologies étudiées dans la recherche
| Posologie | Durée | Effet | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | -- | Positive | -- |
| None | 12 weeks | Negative | 45 |
| None | 4 weeks | Mixed | -- |
| None | -- | Positive | -- |
| 9.2 g/day total (4.6 g twice daily) | 8 weeks | Positive | 34 |
| None | -- | Positive | -- |
| 1e9 CFU/day + GOS 10 g/L | -- | Positive | -- |
| None | -- | Neutral | -- |
Moment optimal de prise : With meals; start with lower dose and increase gradually
Safety & Side Effects
Effets indésirables signalés
- ⚠ Gas and bloating (especially above 5 g/day; dose-response is U-shaped)
- ⚠ Flatulence at higher doses
- ⚠ Abdominal cramping if dose increased too quickly
- ⚠ May worsen symptoms in FODMAP-sensitive individuals
Interactions connues
- ● Other FODMAPs (cumulative fermentation in sensitive individuals)
- ● Lactose-containing products (GOS is derived from lactose; generally safe for lactose-intolerant individuals as GOS itself is lactose-free)
Apport maximal tolérable : Well-tolerated up to 15 g/day; optimal dose appears to be 3.5-5 g/day
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