Fiber is "the new protein," according to market research firms. But it could also be the new pain in your stomach. If you're like most Americans, you're trying to add more fiber to your diet. That's a ...

Inulin is not at all related to insulin, but it is closely related to something called fructo-oligosaccharide, which is much more easily referred to FOS. Inulin and FOS are both considered fructans, a ...

What's good for your aging gut may also be good for your aging brain. The first study of its kind in twins has found that taking daily protein and prebiotic supplements can improve scores on memory ...

You've probably heard that prebiotics can help your probiotic work more effectively, and it's true that there's a synergistic effect. "Prebiotics are the food for probiotics," explains New York ...

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Prebiotics are substances that feed the healthy bacteria in our gut called probiotics. Foods high in prebiotics include apples, oats, garlic, and chickpeas. Eating enough prebiotics is important for ...

Which comes first, the probiotics or the prebiotics? Could prebiotics, the food for the good bacteria known as probiotics, have more benefits than a dose of the microbes, particularly for people with ...