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I've seen the term (or acronym) FOS in several posts regarding diet. Can someone tell me what FOS stands for or what it is? Thanks Tommy 
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Fructo-oligo-saccharides. In onions, leeks, artichokes etc. Some have a problem digesting them and consequently can cause digestion problems.
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Thanks Bilko - I see why everyone abbreviates it as FOS now!
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FOS can be a food source for bacteria, they use it in cheaper probiotic supplements to assist the bacteria within the supplement.
I have not had issue with FOS in some foods such as onions and asparagus, but I have reacted to probiotic supplements containing FOS from experience.
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My understanding is that FOS and 'Inulin' are closely related in the same way sugar and starch are related.
Anyways, I am one of those few people who can not tolerate Onions, and Garlic due to inulin / FOS (and for the same reason probably can not tolerate Artichokes, Chicory, Leeks and Asparagus)
what I can eat on the diet (click here) -- my blog -- contact me (PM is broken) "Some men, in truth, live that they may eat, as the irrational creatures, 'whose life is their belly, and nothing else.' But the Instructor enjoins us to eat that we may live." -- Clement of Alexandria (about 200 AD)
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