Probiotics and Prebiotics – What is the Difference?

What are the Probiotics? Probiotics are living microorganisms that make your intestinal environment better.

Where do they come from? Probiotic microorganisms can be found in both supplement form and as components of foods and beverages. Certain yogurts and some other cultured dairy products contain probiotics.

What are the Prebiotics? Prebiotics are non-digestive food that enhances the intestinal levels of probiotics.

Where do they come from? Prebiotics mostly come from carbohydrate fibers. These kinds of fibers are non-digestive. They remain in the digestive tract and feed the beneficial bacteria in your gut. Sources of such fibers include fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

If you want to take probiotics and prebiotics in the supplement form, try mixes. Sometimes you can find products where prebiotics are mixed with the probiotics. It is then called symbiotic formula. This type of formula promises that probiotics that you take this way survive longer in your intestines and do lots of good for you. Sometimes symbiotic formula is mixed with enzymes. One of such products is Rainbow Light’s Advanced Enzyme Optima w/ Prebiotics & Probiotics 90 vcaps.

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Mary

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