29/10/2025
Feeding your gut with fibre might be more powerful than you think. Did you know that prebiotics (i.e. the fibre that feeds your gut bacteria) may actually be more helpful for gut healing than some probiotic supplements?
We live in a world selling “good bacteria in a pill.” But real change often happens in the diet, not just in capsules.
Here’s the science:
Prebiotics (such as inulin, resistant starch, fructooligosaccharides) travel through your small intestine undigested and reach your colon, where they feed beneficial microbes.
As these microbes ferment prebiotics, they produce short‑chain fatty acids (SCFAs) like butyrate, which support gut barrier integrity, reduce inflammation, and nourish colon cells.
In contrast, many probiotic supplements provide only a few strains, and evidence is mixed on their long‑term colonisation or impact on healthy people.
So what can you do?
Focus on a variety of plant foods (grains, legumes, vegetables). Introduce prebiotic foods gradually.
Think beyond trendy pills, your best supplement might already be on your plate
I’d love to hear: what prebiotic foods do you enjoy already?
Let’s share ideas in the comments and learn from each other.
