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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 ● Mar. 3, 2026

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 ● Dec. 11, 2025

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 ● Oct. 24, 2025

Whole foods like fruits, vegetables, and legumes remain the best source of prebiotics, and these beverages should be part of a broader, balanced approach to health.

From Salon ● Mar. 24, 2025

Researchers have now investigated whether certain prebiotics can also influence brain function by improving communication between the gut microbiome and the brain.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2023

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