prebiotics

British

/ ˌpriːbaɪˈɒtɪks /

noun

natural substances in some foods that encourage the growth of healthy bacteria in the gut

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Infant formula and baby food producers are incorporating more prebiotics, which fuel beneficial gut bacteria.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sales of children’s digestive health supplements, which include prebiotics and probiotics, were about $59 million for the 52 weeks ended Jan. 25, according to market-research firm Spins.

From The Wall Street Journal

Researchers at the University of Nottingham report that combining specific dietary supplements may provide stronger immune and metabolic support than taking prebiotics or omega 3 alone.

From Science Daily

The results indicate that combining probiotics and prebiotics may support immune and metabolic health more effectively than single ingredient supplements.

From Science Daily

According to Artizon, a market research platform, the global prebiotics market is set to increase from $6.95 billion in 2023 to $13.26 billion by 2029.

From Salon

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