Preferred Label : Fructooligosaccharide Supplement;
NCIt synonyms : FOS Supplement; Oligofructose Supplement; Fructo-oligosaccharide Supplement; Fructo-oligosaccharides Supplement; Oligofructan Supplement;
NCIt definition : A supplement containing oligosaccharide fructans, with gastrointestinal (GI) protective
and immumopotentiating activities. Upon oral administration of the supplement, the
oligosaccharides stimulate the growth of certain GI bacteria and activate the immune
system. This improves the intestinal microflora, strengthens the immune system and
increases the protective function of the GI barrier.;
NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL507950;
Origin ID : C128561;
UMLS CUI : C4289254;
Semantic type(s)
- Food [UMLS semantic type]
- concept_is_in_subset
