Prebiotics and Probiotics are words synonymous with gut health. Both offer different benefits for digestive health and play a role in absorbing nutrients in the gut. Having a healthier gut can contribute to a robust immune system, improved mood, and a better night’s sleep.
Prebiotics should come first. They are a type of fiber that the body cannot digest and serve as food for the probiotics found in the gut. These are found naturally in foods such as fruits and vegetables or whole grains. The benefits of consuming high fiber foods, or prebiotic foods, helps with digestion and can contribute to keeping the gut healthy.
Probiotics are living organisms found in the gut that feed on prebiotics and foster a healthy gut environment. You will find probiotics in fermented foods like yogurt, sauerkraut, pickles, kombucha, or tempeh. They are also showing up in capsule or powdered form for those individuals who have low consumption of fermented foods.
Fostering a healthier gut and easing digestion of certain foods are benefits seen from consuming both. Do your best to be aware of the foods you are consuming and try to eat foods containing prebiotics and probiotics regularly to help keep you regular.
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