INFORM are delighted to announce the funding award for an FMA\u00a0 Project \u201dUK Prebiotic Guide\u201d.<\/p>\n
Project Team:<\/strong><\/p>\n Dr Gemma Walton, University of Reading (PI) The Guide to Prebiotic Products Available in the UK \u2014launching Spring 2026 \u2014is the first fully independent, evidence-based resource designed to support healthcare professionals and the public in navigating the rapidly expanding prebiotic market. Free from commercial influence and developed through the Diet and Health OIRC INFORM Hub with BBSRC Flexible Mobility Award funding, the Guide offers a clear, science-led overview of prebiotic ingredients and the products available on UK shelves.<\/p>\n Although robust clinical evidence exists, both the public and many healthcare professionals remain largely unaware of the\u00a0significant public-health potential of prebiotics. When taken at\u00a0clinically effective doses, specific prebiotic fibres have demonstrated benefits for\u00a0gastrointestinal health,\u00a0metabolic outcomes\u00a0such as type 2 diabetes and weight management,\u00a0mineral absorption\u00a0e.g. calcium and iron,\u00a0immunity, and aspects of\u00a0mental health. Yet these safe, accessible\u00a0non-pharmacological treatment options\u00a0remain underused.<\/p>\n The Prebiotic Guide seeks to change this by providing transparent, unbiased information that\u00a0empowers patients and healthcare professionals\u00a0to make informed, evidence-based choices\u2014supporting personalised care, wider treatment options, and improved health outcomes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\nSarah Danaher, SRD Nutrition (Project Manager & Author<\/p>\n
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