#oligosaccharides

Oligosaccharide content can be dramatically reduced by using traditional cooking methods (aka, soaking for a good long while, rinsing, and then cooking for a good long while), and the use of epazote, bay, and kombu. Like, super cool, turns out those three have an enzyme that breaks down the oligosaccharides, just like bean-o does.

Patients placed on a low FODMAP diet did not have any symptoms when gluten was returned to the diet, (top graph) suggesting that NCGS patients will respond (as do IBS patients), fairly well to alterations in FODMAPS.

IBS patients who are fed a high FODMAP diet (bottom graph), have increased breath hydrogen because of the increased activity of the microbiome oxidizing the short chain carbohydrates (which would not occur on a low FODMAP diet).

What's your favorite bean? Mine is baked beans

It depends on the type of bean but yup, they do!

Several edible beans such as broad, navy, kidney beans, and soybeans, contain oligosaccharides (particularly raffinose and stachyose), a sugar molecule also found in cabbage. A normal human digestive tract doesn’t contain the anti-oliogosaccharide enzymes needed to properly digest these sugar molecules. As a result, the digestion produces gasses such as methane as a byproduct which causes you to fart.

Most people think that managing blood sugar levels is only about avoiding sweets – but that is just one piece of the puzzle. The real game-changer lies in your gut. Strange? Maybe. True? Absolutely. Your gut bacteria actually influence how your body uses glucose and insulin. 🍚⚡

This is where oligosaccharides help lower blood glucose levels naturally. They don’t act like medicine. They act like nutrition for your gut—feeding the good bacteria so your body digests carbs slower and absorbs sugar more steadily. No crazy diet required, just smarter food choices. 🥗✨

If you’re worried about type 2 diabetes, or you already feel energy crashes after rice meals, oligosaccharides can help improve insulin sensitivity. These prebiotics also produce something called short-chain fatty acids, which calm inflammation and support metabolic health. So it’s not magic—it’s science your body understands. 🔬💪

A lot of people think they can lose belly fat by eating less or doing more workouts—but still wonder why nothing changes. Maybe it’s not your discipline. Maybe it’s your gut health silently slowing down your progress. Your gut controls hunger, energy, and how your body stores fat.

Most Filipinos don’t know that oligosaccharides weight management is not a diet trend. These prebiotics help your body work smarter by feeding the good bacteria in your gut. The result? Better digestion, less bloating, and lower cravings for sweets and fast food. Sounds simple, but it actually fixes the root cause of stubborn belly fat.

Science shows oligosaccharides help control hunger hormones like ghrelin and improve metabolism by producing short-chain fatty acids. That means your body becomes more efficient at burning fat naturally—without feeling weak or starving yourself.

Most of us know probiotics. But what about their food? 🍌 That’s where oligosaccharides come in—natural fibers that feed the good bacteria in your gut 💚

These come in many forms—FOS from bananas and garlic, GOS from soy or dairy, even HMOs from breast milk (yes, adults can benefit too!). Each one supports digestion, energy, and immunity ✨

So why aren’t we eating more of them? Because most Filipinos haven’t been told. It’s time to change that. You can start with simple foods, or try daily supplements like PhOligo for long-term gut support 🧠🍽️

✨ Not all carbs are bad! In fact, there are some that don’t even get digested—and that’s actually GOOD news for your gut! 🍆 They’re called oligosaccharides and they’re changing how we understand Filipino nutrition.

😍 These natural prebiotics feed your good gut bacteria, helping you digest food better, absorb more nutrients, and even boost your immune system. If you’re always bloated, tired, or getting sick easily—your gut might be calling for help.

🥜 Here in the Philippines, our diets are full of rice and low on fiber. We rarely talk about prebiotics, even though they’re in common foods like garlic, munggo, and green bananas. But you’d need a TON of those just to meet your daily gut needs. There’s an easier way.