What is the right “dose” of a prebiotic?
There is no “right dose”. Every person has his or her own personal makeup of bacteria in the colon. Because of this, each person will respond in his or her own way. Some individuals can take eight or more grams of a prebiotic each day without any GI gas problems. Others, especially those with irritable bowel syndrome, need to be more cautious. As little as 1 gram or even 0.5 gram may be the “right” initial dose.
