12/20/2016
...a form of fiber that supports certain types of bacteria, bifidobacteria. The HMOs in breast milk provide multiple health benefits to infants. The prebiotics added to various infant formulas can mimic some of the benefits of HMOs. The types of prebiotics added to infant formula include: Short-chain fructooligosaccharides (scFOS, a.k.a. fructooligosaccharides) Long-chain fructooligosaccharides (lcFOS, a.k.a. inulin) Galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) Polydextrose (PDX) The diets of typical toddlers, children, and teenagers contain foods that are sources of fiber....