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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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Plain Greek yogurt has been found to reduce risk of Type 2 diabetes and improve cardiometabolic markers, in addition to delivering protein and probiotics.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 21, 2026

Even so, the results support the idea that probiotics could serve as a safe and biologically plausible addition to standard depression treatment.

From Science Daily • Jun. 17, 2026

A simple “Substance”-eque sequence of probiotics triggers a relaxing unconscious state, regenerating a utopian gut biome in a short six to eight weeks.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

I started taking probiotics and over time, my energy and brain fog started to improve, too.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

Adams, who works in the biotech industry in San Francisco, said she gives Winter some probiotics, feeds her a varied diet and tries to be relaxed about hygiene.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

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