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prebiotics

British  
/ ˌpriːbaɪˈɒtɪks /

noun

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

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Researchers at the University of Nottingham report that combining specific dietary supplements may provide stronger immune and metabolic support than taking prebiotics or omega 3 alone.

From Science Daily

The results indicate that combining probiotics and prebiotics may support immune and metabolic health more effectively than single ingredient supplements.

From Science Daily

According to Artizon, a market research platform, the global prebiotics market is set to increase from $6.95 billion in 2023 to $13.26 billion by 2029.

From Salon

“A lot of folks have taken a big interest in overall health and wellness and just how they feel day to day. Linking that to gut health was an obvious next step. So, we’ve seen that growing interest there with probiotics and prebiotics and more of the supplement space. But now, that has trickled into other foods and just a growing awareness of the role of fiber for health and well-being.”

From Salon

“They are little fiber bombs and great prebiotics, as well as a source of unrefined sugar.”

From Salon