Why Should You Take a Prebiotic Supplement?

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Prebiotic fiber is an important food source for the good bacteria in our gut microbiome. The good bacteria in the gut can be supported by taking prebiotic fiber either as a supplement or by eating a number of food sources that contain these long-chain carbohydrates. If you are like most Americans, then you probably have […]

Can You Take Prebiotics and Probiotics Together?

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You can take prebiotics and probiotics together. Doing so is called microbiome therapy. Prebiotic fibers help feed and strengthen probiotic bacteria. Taking the two in combination can help make your probiotics more effective. Probiotic supplements help replenish the good bacteria that naturally occur in a healthy intestine. Prebiotics are specific plant fibers that act as […]

Childhood Eczema and the Gut Microbiome

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Eczema or atopic dermatitis (AD) dramatically impacts children’s health and the quality of life of the family as a whole. Although the exact cause of eczema is somewhat unclear, we do know there are multiple factors at work including genes, environment, immune function, skin sensitivities, and the developing gut microbiome.1 According to the Centers for Disease […]

Prebiotic vs Probiotic: Key Differences, Benefits, and Foods

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Probiotics are bacteria that live in the human gut and benefit the entire body. They are found in fermented foods and in supplements. Prebiotics are specialized types of fiber that probiotics need to survive and thrive in the intestines. Prebiotics can be found in foods like beans, leafy vegetables, grains, and oats. Somewhere along the […]

Can Prebiotics Help with Weight Loss?

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If you’re trying to lose weight, prebiotics could be the secret weapon you never knew you needed. The relationship between a healthy weight and pro-biotics is well established. The use of pre-biotics for weight loss, however, gets less attention. Research shows prebiotics, whether consumed on their own or combined with probiotics, can be an important […]

What are Prebiotics? | The Complete Guide to Prebiotics

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Prebiotics are indigestible fibers that are the food sources for the trillions of beneficial bacteria and yeast living in the human gut. The beneficial bacteria in our gut are often referred to as “probiotics” and help regulate digestive health and many essential processes in the human body. As such, prebiotics are an important partner for […]