What is Oligolite?

Oligolite is a prebiotic syrup containing short-chain fructooligosaccharides (sc-FOS), a type of soluble fiber commonly found in fruits and vegetables like bananas, tomatoes, garlic, onions, asparagus, jerusalem artichokes, chicory, and sugarcane [1].
Made from natural sugarcane, Oligolite is a clear, golden-yellow liquid with a mildly sweet taste. It contains fructooligosaccharides that the human body cannot digest, making it a syrup that provides half the energy of regular syrup. It also helps to balance digestion, promote the growth of beneficial gut bacteria, and improve the body’s immune system.
The food industry currently uses fructooligosaccharides in a wide range of products due to their liquid form, good solubility, and sweet, sugar-like taste. They are used as a sweetener to replace syrup or honey, which provide sweetness without the prebiotic benefits. Oligolite is added to foods or drinks to offer health benefits as a prebiotic, serving as food for good gut bacteria [2]. It also provides a delicious, sweet taste.

References
1. Campbell, J. M.; et al. (1997). “Selected Fructooligosaccharide (1-Kestose, Nystose, and 1-β-       Fructofuranosylnystose) Composition of Foods and Feeds”. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 45(8): 3076–3082.
2. Chaito, C. (2017). Fructooligosaccharides in food and commercial food products in Thailand. Asia-Pacific Journal of Science and Technology, 19, 430-440.

Prebiotics Help Boost Immunity

The fructooligosaccharides in Oligolite are made of short chains of fructose molecules. They are a type of soluble fiber that the human body cannot digest and serve as prebiotics, which are food for the beneficial bacteria (probiotics) in the human gut. Studies have shown that gut bacteria can break down short-chain fructooligosaccharides more easily than long-chain inulin [1]. This allows Oligolite to be broken down into beneficial short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs). It helps to balance gut bacteria by stimulating the growth and function of good bacteria, reducing the number of harmful pathogens, and boosting the immune system by increasing the production of anti-inflammatory substances and immune components [2].

References
1. Holscher HD. Dietary fiber and prebiotics and the gastrointestinal microbiota. Gut Microbes. 2017 Mar 4;8(2):172-184.
2.Shokryazdan P, Faseleh Jahromi M, Navidshad B, Liang JB. Effects of prebiotics on immune system and cytokine expression. Med Microbiol Immunol. 2017; 206(1): 1-9.

High Fiber Content Helps Balance Digestion

Oligolite’s fructooligosaccharides are a type of soluble fiber that helps soften stool, add bulk to the digestive tract, and stimulate bowel movements. This helps to reduce constipation and lessen infections and inflammation that cause diarrhea [1]. As a high-fiber syrup (one tablespoon of Oligolite provides up to 30% of the daily recommended fiber intake [Thai RDI]), it helps the digestive system function normally and reduces the risk of colon cancer [2].
Additionally, the fructooligosaccharides in Oligolite are broken down by bacteria in the large intestine, producing lactic acid and short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs). This makes the large intestine more acidic (lower pH), which helps increase the absorption of minerals like calcium and magnesium back into the body [3].

 

References
1.Roberfroid M. Dietary fiber, inulin, and oligofructose : a review comparing their physiological effects. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 1993;33(2): 103-48.
2.Kunzmann AT, Coleman HG, Huang WY, Kitahara CM, Cantwell MM, Berndt SI. Dietary fiber intake and risk of colorectal cancer and incident and recurrent adenoma in the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian Cancer Screening Trial. Am J Clin Nutr. 2015 Oct;102(4):881-90.
3.Ellen GHM van den Heuvel, Theo Muys, Wim van Dokkum, Gertjan Schaafsma, Oligofructose stimulates calcium absorption in adolescents, The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Volume 69, Issue 3, March 1999, Pages 544–548