What Are Prebiotics, and Should I Be Eating Them?
The good news is that you are likely already eating prebiotics.
As probiotic foods and supplements have become popular, their counterpart is often overlooked: prebiotics.
Prebiotics are substances from carbs (mostly fiber) that act as food for the good bacteria in your gut (the probiotics). In this video, learn how prebiotics help your gut health and what foods are good sources of prebiotics.
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