Before you decide that fructooligosaccharides are for you, you should be aware that they:
• Have been shown in some scientific studies to increase the growth of "bad" bacteria such as Klebsiella Pneumonia and other less-friendly organisms such as E. Coli and many Clostridium species5,6. Klebsiella Pneumonia is associated with the auto-immune disease Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) and also worryingly is becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics both in the US and elsewhere.
• Are likely to cause an increase in gas, abdominal discomfort and bloating if taken in large quantities.