Prebiotics
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•Last Updated: October 13, 2024
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 8-week randomized controlled trial in 78 adults (average BMI of 25) in China without known health conditions, supplementing with resistant dextrin (a type of soluble fiber) improved some measures of glycemic control.