Prebiotics are found in the soluble fiber of plants. Prebiotics provide food for the good probiotic bacteria in the gut. Prebiotics help the good probiotic bacteria thrive and colonize the gut (In other words… take up real estate and make babies).
Humans do not digest or absorb prebiotic soluble fiber. However, the good bacteria residing in the human gut love to eat prebiotic soluble fiber.
It is important to keep the good gut bacteria well-fed and nourished so that they can:
- Fight off the bad bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
- Strengthen the immune system
- Enhance digestion and GI function
- Reduce inflammation
- Regulate mood
