Our intestines are the host of hundreds of different types of bacteria, often referred to as micro flora or gut flora. Some of these bacteria are beneficial and some are not. Prebiotics simply put, is the food that stimulates the growth of the healthy bacteria, while probiotics are strains of the good bacteria.

Because prebiotics are non-digestible, they are able to reach the intestines unaffected by the digestion process, where they are able to stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria. Prebiotics are also heat resistant, so they may be added to any home cooked or baked items, without being destroyed.

Benefits of Prebiotics

Studies have demonstrated a number of positive health effects, in the use of prebiotics. Among these are