Share on Pinterest Prebiotic food sources are just as important as probiotics in a healthy diet. Lynne317/Getty Images Probiotics have become commonplace when looking to achieve a healthy diet.

Consuming more prebiotic foods may help to regulate the body's blood sugar while boosting immunity, digestion and the absorption of calcium and other minerals, a new study has shown. Incorporating ...

If you’re trying to eat a diet that can build and support a healthy gut microbiome, finding which foods contain the right microorganisms and nutrients (probiotics and prebiotics) and in the ...

How prebiotics may affect our decisions about food Kelsey Costa, a registered dietitian and nutrition consultant for Consumer Health Digest, not involved in this research, said, “this study presents ...

A balanced diet is essential for good health, so prebiotic foods are important. What we eat not only has a direct impact on our body, it also makes a big difference to the countless microbes that ...

Probiotics introduce beneficial bacteria to your gut, while prebiotics nourish the existing good bacteria, helping them thrive. This symbiotic relationship is crucial for a balanced microbiome, ...

There is growing evidence that consuming prebiotics - certain types of fiber often found in plants that stimulate beneficial bacteria in your gut - can help to maintain a healthy gut microbiome. In a ...

Prebiotics are a unique part of the gut health trend. How are prebiotics used in food and how is regulation impacting the sector? The so-called Father of Prebiotics weighs in. In 1995, Glenn Gibson ...

Dr Eleanor Binner received funding from the Biotechnology and Biological Research Council and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Reserach Council to carry out the work reported here. Dr Afroditi ...

A healthy gut plays a huge role in everything from digestion and immunity to your overall mood. That’s why you’ll often hear people talking about probiotics and prebiotics when discussing gut health.