Verbascose

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Description

Verbascose is a type of four unit Oligosaccharide (i.e. it is a Tetrasaccharide) comprised of Galactose, Glucose and Fructose.

 

These Substances may Enhance the Function of Verbascose

Enzymes

 Alpha-Galactosidase facilitates the digestion (breaks down) of Verbascose.

 

 

Negative Effects of Verbascose

Digestive System

 Verbascose may ferment in the Digestive Tract, sometimes causing Flatulence (especially when insufficient Alpha-Galactosidase is present to break down Verbascose).

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