It is not absorbed in the gut and is frequently used in the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy. actulose is also a food ingredient, better known as galactofructose, with sweet taste and offering beneficial health benefits on digestive health. Also used as a test of small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO).

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