A complete guide to probiotics and prebiotics
Your gut, or the gastrointestinal tract that runs from the mouth to the anus, is covered with bacteria and other organisms that create what is called the microbiome or microbiota.
Keeping a good balance of these bacteria – with 300 to 500 different species found in your digestive tract alone – creates a healthy microbiome.
One of the ways to keep your microbiome healthy is to have probiotics and prebiotics in your diet.
Probiotics and Prebiotics: What’s the Difference?
Probiotics are good bacteria found in certain food or supplements that get added directly to your digestive system. However, there are …
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