Probiotics often steal the spotlight, but prebiotics are crucial in maintaining a healthy gut. Prebiotics are non-living, non-digestible plant fibres that feed the good probiotic bacteria that live in your gut.
Simply put – prebiotics feed probiotics. Think of your microbiome as a beautiful ecosystem. The probiotics are the bees that improve the environment they live in, and the prebiotics are the flowers that feed those bees to keep them alive and thriving.
They feed and encourage the good gut bugs in your microbiome. They can help prevent and alleviate digestive disorders such as IBS and constipation. They support the immune system, reducing the risk of infections and inflammation. By producing short-chain fatty acids through fermentation, prebiotics improve the absorption of minerals like calcium and may positively impact metabolic and mental health. All in all, prebiotics are very important!
Here are 14 ways prebiotics can help you…
- Reduce inflammation in the gut.1https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6463098/
- Support the growth of beneficial bacteria.2https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7121371/
- Improve sleep.3https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/02/170225102123.htm
- Help prevent eczema.4https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/03/130328075716.htm
- Buffer the physiological impacts of stress.5https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/02/170225102123.htm
- Improve learning and memory.6https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/01/180117114916.htm
- Enhance digestion and metabolism.7https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6463098/
- Improve calcium absorption.8https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323490
- Enhance immune function.9https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6463098/
- Weight management.10https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28228425/
- Supports mental health.11https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25449699/
- Regulates blood sugar and insulin resistance.12https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6896694/
- Supports cardiovascular health.13https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8401746/
- Regulate and support hormone levels.14https://www.hyperbiotics.com/blogs/recent-articles/balance-your-hormones-by-restoring-your-gut-health
Our Complete Prebiotic, a full spectrum prebiotic supplement, is the easiest way to feed your gut bacteria the exact complex fibres they require.
Adding a prebiotic supplement and prebiotic-rich foods into your diet can be a simple yet effective step toward better gut health!
To read more, check out Everything you need to know about prebiotics and I’m a gut health expert – here’s why I take PREbiotics every day.
It is always best to check with your GP for interactions with medications/health conditions before starting any new supplements.
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