Chicory Root Inulin 211 mg
What it is: A naturally occurring plant fiber found in several vegetables and roots, with chicory root as a common source.
General role: A soluble fiber that certain gut microorganisms can ferment in the large intestine.
Why it's included: It's one of the most studied prebiotic fiber ingredients and contributes to overall dietary fiber intake.
Related reading: SodaTide Ingredients: A Closer Look.
Potato Resistant Starch 100 mg
What it is: A starch that resists digestion in the small intestine, found naturally in various starchy foods including potatoes.
General role: Reaches the large intestine where it may be fermented by resident microorganisms, similar to inulin but structurally different.
Why it's included: Adds a second fiber type, broadening the formula's fermentable fiber profile.
Bifidobacterium infantis
What it is: A bacterial species within the Bifidobacterium group, naturally associated with the human gastrointestinal environment.
General role: Investigated in digestive health research as part of the gut microbiome community.
Why it's included: Part of SodaTide's combined 36 mg probiotic blend; the supplied label does not disclose an individual amount or strain code.
Clostridium butyricum
What it is: A bacterial species known for its association with butyrate production.
General role: Butyrate is a short-chain fatty acid formed through fermentation, studied in connection with the intestinal environment.
Why it's included: Complements the fiber ingredients by linking fermentation byproducts to the formula's overall purpose.
Akkermansia muciniphila
What it is: A microorganism associated with the mucus layer of the intestinal tract.
General role: Researchers are investigating its relationship with the gut barrier and metabolic processes.
Why it's included: Adds a third, distinctly researched species to the probiotic blend. Learn how this connects to metabolic wellness on this blog article.
