Prebiotic Fibre: What It Does, Safety & Where We Use It
1) What is Prebiotic Fibre?
Prebiotic fibre is a non-digestible substrate that’s selectively used by beneficial gut microbes and confers a health benefit. Common examples used in foods include inulin-type fructans and digestion-resistant maltodextrin (Fibersol®)—they pass through the small intestine and are fermented in the colon, producing short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and supporting a balanced microbiome.
2) Benefits of Prebiotic Fibre
2.1 Feeds beneficial bacteria
Human trials show inulin-type fructans increase Bifidobacterium and raise SCFAs—key markers of a supportive gut environment.
2.2 Regularity support
EFSA concluded native chicory inulin ≥12 g/day increases stool frequency and helps maintain normal defecation (context for diet planning; not a per-serve claim).
2.3 Gentle fibre for bars & shakes
Prebiotic fibres add body and smoothness with minimal taste, helping reduced-sugar recipes feel satisfying.
3) Dosage & Timing
No special timing—prebiotic fibre is built into the product. If you’re new to fibre, start with one serve, let your gut adapt, and avoid stacking multiple fibre-rich products at once. (Tolerance varies person-to-person; slow increases reduce GI discomfort.)
4) Safety & Side Effects
Prebiotic fibres are widely used and generally well-tolerated in foods. At higher single intakes, some people may experience gas, bloating or loose stools—a dose-related effect typical of fermentable fibres. Resistant maltodextrin (Fibersol®) is reported as digestively tolerable in controlled studies.
5) Which Maxine’s Burn products contain Prebiotic Fibre?
- Burn Protein: Everyday whey shake for lean recovery; smooth-mixing flavours.
- Burn Whey and Collagen Protein: 5-in-1 whey + collagen blend.
- Burn Sleep Protein: Night-time protein with a gut-health complex.
- Burn Protein Water: Light, refreshing collagen protein.
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Burn Bars: High-protein, low-sugar bars for on-the-go fuel.
6) Related ingredients
- Inulin: Prebiotic fibre already covered),
- Polydextrose: Low-calorie bulking fibre),
- DigeZyme®: Rnzyme blend often paired with prebiotics in our gut-health complex).
