
The benefits of prebiotics
We all hear about probiotics, the good bacteria in our guts, and we are starting to understand the health benefits of probiotics. However we are missing one crucial side of the equation in gut health: prebiotics. What are prebiotics? Prebiotics are “food” for probiotics. Indeed, they feed the good bacteria already in your gut, helping them grow. Prebiotics are natural, non-digestible food ingredients that promote good bacteria in the gut. They are in the form of dietary fiber