What is a prebiotic?
Prebiotics are a type of soluble fiber made up of carbohydrates which are simple sugars (Ogliosaccharides) found in many vegetables. They nourish the beneficial bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract, but do not stimulate the growth of pathogens like candida. Prebiotics also assist mineral absorption, improve bowel pH and cleanse the colon of debris. Often prebiotics are added to probiotics to encourage proliferation of the colonizing intestinal bacteria.
