prebiotics

British  

/ ˌpriːbaɪˈɒtɪks /

noun

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

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Example Sentences

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

“A lot of folks have taken a big interest in overall health and wellness and just how they feel day to day. Linking that to gut health was an obvious next step. So, we’ve seen that growing interest there with probiotics and prebiotics and more of the supplement space. But now, that has trickled into other foods and just a growing awareness of the role of fiber for health and well-being.”

From Salon

“They are little fiber bombs and great prebiotics, as well as a source of unrefined sugar.”

From Salon

Classic sodas are still the cash cow, but consumers are increasingly shifting toward low-sugar beverages with functional ingredients such as electrolytes, prebiotics, and protein.

From Barron's

She warns that if you don't regularly consume these types of foods, you're probably also short of other essential nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin K, fibre and prebiotics too.

From BBC