211mg
Chicory Root Inulin
What it is: A soluble dietary fiber obtained from the chicory plant.
General role: Frequently used in nutritional products for its prebiotic properties — certain gut bacteria can ferment it once it reaches the large intestine.
Why it's included: To provide fermentable material that supports the activity of beneficial bacteria and contributes to short-chain fatty acid production.
Note: inulin can cause gas or bloating in people not accustomed to fermentable fiber.
100mg
Potato Resistant Starch
What it is: A starch that resists complete digestion in the small intestine.
General role: Reaches the large intestine where it becomes available for microbial fermentation.
Why it's included: Researched for its contribution to butyrate production and its relationship with normal intestinal function.
Probiotic
Akkermansia Muciniphila
What it is: A microorganism naturally associated with the intestinal mucus layer.
General role: Researchers are exploring its relationship with the intestinal barrier and metabolic health markers.
Why it's included: One of the distinguishing strains in the SodaTide probiotic blend, chosen for this research interest.
Probiotic
Bifidobacterium Infantis
What it is: A microorganism commonly studied for its role in the gut microbiome.
General role: Certain strains are researched for interaction with complex carbohydrates and a balanced intestinal environment.
Why it's included: Included as part of SodaTide's three-strain probiotic blend.
Probiotic
Clostridium Butyricum
What it is: A spore-forming bacterial species.
General role: Attracted research interest because of its ability to produce butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid associated with normal colon function.
Why it's included: Complements the fiber sources by contributing additional fermentation activity.
Other
Vegetarian Capsule Material
What it is: A vegetarian hypromellose capsule made from plant cellulose.
Why it's included: Delivers the formula in a non-GMO, allergen-conscious format suitable for vegetarian diets.
