PreticX® is a new prebiotic XOS (xylooligosaccharide) that is non-GMO project verified and has been clinically shown to increase bifidobacteria in the colon and aid in healthy digestion, effective at low inclusion rates, making it a versatile and stable ingredient for use in both supplements and food products. • PreticX® was shown to decrease the Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes ratio in recent UCLA studies 1,2An increased Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes ratio has been suggested to be associated with over-weight gut microbiota3• PreticX® presents a compelling option in both foods and supplements to effectively target and promote growth of specific gut bacteria that is already present in the large intestine, with an ingredient that is safe, efficacious, stable, and presents few side effects.