Bio ecolian (proprietary) (alpha-glucooligosaccharide)
Synopsis of bio ecolian (proprietary)
Bio Ecolian® is a proprietary prebiotic ingredient developed by Nexira, composed primarily of α-gluco-oligosaccharides (α-GOS) derived from non-GMO sugar beets. Unlike traditional prebiotics like inulin or fructooligosaccharides (FOS), which are β-linked, Bio Ecolian’s α-linkages offer a unique mechanism of action that supports the growth of beneficial gut bacteria, particularly Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli, while limiting fermentation-related discomfort like bloating or gas.
Key health benefits of Bio Ecolian include:
- Selective stimulation of beneficial gut microbes for a healthier microbiota balance
- Improved gut barrier integrity, helping reduce intestinal permeability (“leaky gut”)
- Support for immune modulation, especially at the mucosal level
- Reduction of intestinal inflammation and dysbiosis
- Low digestive intolerance, making it suitable for individuals sensitive to traditional fermentable fibers
Unlike fibers that undergo rapid fermentation in the colon, Bio Ecolian is partially fermented, resulting in a gentler effect on digestion. This makes it ideal for individuals with IBS, SIBO, or sensitive digestion, who may struggle with common fermentable prebiotics.
Bio Ecolian is typically found in gut health supplements, functional foods, and clinical nutrition products, often in combination with probiotics, postbiotics, or other microbiome-focused compounds.
Historical Use (Contextual):
While Bio Ecolian itself is a modern innovation, the concept of prebiotics—non-digestible food ingredients that nourish beneficial gut bacteria—has roots in traditional diets. Historically, cultures consumed fibrous foods, resistant starches, and plant polysaccharides in the form of whole grains, root vegetables, legumes, and fermented foods, all of which supported microbial diversity and gut integrity.
The innovation of Bio Ecolian represents the evolution of traditional prebiotic concepts into targeted, well-tolerated functional ingredients. Designed through enzymatic processes to ensure purity, safety, and efficacy, Bio Ecolian is part of a new generation of precision prebiotics that address modern digestive concerns while delivering the microbiome and immune benefits associated with ancestral dietary patterns.
Bio ecolian (proprietary) is used for these health conditions
Colitis (Scientific)
Constipation (adults) (Scientific)
Constipation (children) (Scientific)
Diarrhea (Scientific)
Digestion (poor) (Scientific)
Eczema (Scientific)
Gingivitis (Scientific)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Scientific)
bio ecolian (proprietary) is used to support these body systems
Digestive System (Scientific)
Gastrointestinal Tract (Scientific)
Immune System (Scientific)
Intestinal System (Scientific)
Large Intestines (Colon) (Scientific)
