Oligosaccharides and Digestive Sensitivities

This chapter explores the classification and importance of oligosaccharides, emphasizing prebiotic fibers like fructans and galacto-oligosaccharides. It discusses lactose intolerance, its variations in different populations, and FODMAPs' role in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), including challenges in dietary research. Anecdotal evidence, such as a humorous story about sugar-free gummy bears, illustrates individual responses to carbohydrates and the need for further research on dietary interventions.