Glycans

Synthetic glycans have been studied for their effects on the gut microbiome. These glycans can influence the production of butyrate and propionate, which are important for gut health. The composition of these synthetic glycans affects their fermentability, with some being well-fermented at controlled rates, leading to gradual reductions in pH
Tolonen et al. 2022 Nat Commun. 13(1): 1244

Glycans are present

• in the diet,


• expressed and secreted by host cells, and


• produced by microbes.
  These processes make glycans available to the gut microbiome, positioni…