Resistant Starch, Prebiotic Fibre & Why It Matters
LOAM is positioned around fibre-first gut support. The important concept is prebiotic fibre: fibre that reaches the lower gut and feeds beneficial bacteria. Unlike a probiotic, which adds selected bacteria temporarily, prebiotic fibre supports the environment those bacteria live in.
Fibre vs Probiotics
- Probiotics add bacteria, but effects can be strain-specific and temporary.
- Prebiotic fibre feeds existing gut bacteria and supports regular bowel function over time.
- Best case: fibre, hydration, whole foods, and movement work together.
How to Start Without Making Bloating Worse
The biggest mistake with fibre supplements is starting too aggressively. If your current fibre intake is low, increase slowly and drink enough water. Some gas or bloating can happen early while your gut adapts.
Who Should Be Cautious?
Speak with a doctor or pharmacist first if you have inflammatory bowel disease, a bowel obstruction history, unexplained digestive symptoms, swallowing difficulty, or if you take medicines that need careful timing. Fibre supplements may affect how some medicines are absorbed, so spacing doses apart is sensible.