Prebiotics: Why probiotics simply aren’t enough

By now most people are familiar with the term “probiotic”, yet many are less familiar with prebiotics, which are just as essential to intestinal health. While a probiotic is a type of live bacteria that promotes healthy gut functioning, a prebiotic is what is necessary for a probiotic to be able to work properly.

Food as medicine, Nutrition EducationJoanna FoleyOctober 14, 2018Joanna Foley Nutritionprobiotic, prebiotic, gut, intestinal health, digestion, supplements, gut bacteria, food as medicineComment