These nutrients play unique roles in supporting gut health and overall wellness. From garlic to yogurt, here’s how to get ...

Prebiotics and probiotics play a crucial role in gut health, while both support your digestive system, prebiotics are fibers that feed the beneficial bacteria in your gut, and probiotics are live ...

Prebiotics and probiotics make up what is collectively called the gut microbiome. To understand what we need to know about prebiotics, we asked Stephanie Schiff, RDN, CDN, ...

Pandey KR et al. Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Synbiotics — a Review. Journal of Food Science and Technology. December 2015. Cummings JH et al. Gastrointestinal Effects of Prebiotics.

If probiotics and prebiotics had a baby, it would be postbiotics, substances your body produces after it feeds on prebiotics and probiotics. These include B vitamins, enzymes, ...

Prebiotics aren’t as widely embraced as probiotics. In supplement form, they’re simply purified fiber. Because fiber is important for digestive health, it’s possible prebiotics could help ...

Both prebiotics and probiotics occur naturally in many foods. Here, learn more about the differences between them, their benefits, and how to incorporate them into the diet.

Though both probiotics and prebiotics have been shown to have some potential (albeit limited in some cases), the vast majority of claims made about their apparent health benefits aren’t yet ...

Are probiotic and prebiotic products really good for you? Microbiologist Maria Marco discusses good gut microbes and why we need to eat more for our gut health. The products often say they “support a ...

These sodas are healthier, higher in fiber, and lower in sugar compared to traditional soft drinks, but should be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet. If you’ve recently walked down the beverage aisle ...

Probiotics, prebiotics and postbiotics: The microbe garden in your gut. July 4, 2023. 8 min (Illustrations by Chelsea Conrad/The Washington Post) By Anahad O’Connor.