prebiotics

/ ˌpriːbaɪˈɒtɪks /

noun

1. natural substances in some foods that encourage the growth of healthy bacteria in the gut

Example Sentences

Over at NBC News, integrative health expert Taz Bhatia likens bitter foods to prebiotics and how they impact the gut and microbiome overall.

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Prebiotics are great for digestive issues, but they can also induce gaseousness and bloating.

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Abdominal pain and diarrhea can also occur with high intakes of prebiotics.

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Prebiotics aren't actively digested and absorbed, rather they are selectively used to promote the growth of a beneficial species of microbes in our gut.

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Prebiotics promote the growth of gut microbes that can affect gut health and immunity in the context of many different diseases, although not all fibers are created equal.

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