fructooligosaccharide supplement

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-013778",
  "term": "fructooligosaccharide supplement",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A supplement containing oligosaccharide fructans, with gastrointestinal (GI) protective and immumopotentiating activities. Upon oral administration of the supplement, the oligosaccharides stimulate the growth of certain GI bacteria and activate the immune system. This improves the intestinal microflora, strengthens the immune system and increases the protective function of the GI barrier.",
  "synonyms": [
    "fructo-oligosaccharide supplement",
    "FOS supplement",
    "fructo-oligosaccharides supplement",
    "oligofructose supplement",
    "oligofructan supplement"
  ],
  "references": [
    "National Cancer Institute Thesaurus"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/fructooligosaccharide-supplement/"
}