Prebiotics
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•Last Updated: August 28, 2025
Prebiotics are nutrients found in food that increase the amount of bacteria in the gastrointestinal system. Fiber from fruits and vegetables are abundant in many types of prebiotics.
Prebiotics are nutrients found in food that increase the amount of bacteria in the gastrointestinal system. Fiber from fruits and vegetables are abundant in many types of prebiotics.
Prebiotics is most often used for Gut Health. The Examine Database covers Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and 2 other conditions and goals.
In this randomized crossover study in 16 young men and women without known health conditions, adding a chromium-enriched fiber complex to a dextrose drink reduced the postprandial insulin response, appetite, and self-reported anticipated food intake.