SUPPORTING GUT HEALTH WITH LACTULOSE
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In today's fast moving world, living and eating habits often have a negative impact on metabolism and digestion.
The health-promoting effect of Lactulose on the human colon has been recognised by various regulatory authorities. Accordingly, corresponding health claims for Lactulose have recently been approved by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the Korean Food and Drug Administration (KFDA).
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It was already shown in 1957 that Lactulose stimulates the proliferation of colonic 
bacteria (Lactobacilli and
Bifidobacteria) in adults
and infants.
Due to this health-
promoting prebiotic effect
Lactulose is an ideal
ingredient for the
development of food designed
to support or maintain
the overall well-being.
Convenience food for the
general population as well
as special food products for certain age groups or persons with specific nutrition requirements may be developed with Lactulose.
>> Prebiotic effect
Lactulose is a growth factor for beneficial bacteria in the human colon. This is called the bifidogenic or prebiotic effect of Lactulose. The disaccharide is derived from naturally occurring milk sugar. It shows several essential properties to be readily metabolised by the human intestinal flora:
• Indigestible for human enzymes in the gut
• Non-absorbable in the small intestine
• Unchanged passage into the colon
• Attractive energy source for saccharolytic bacteria