
23/05/2025
What Do We Need For A Happy Gut - Pre or Probiotics?
Actually both!
Probiotics are billions of beneficial bacteria that in supplement form have been clinically proven to survive the upper digestive tract to reach the colon, replenishing our friendly gut flora.
These helpful microorganisms break down and digest our food, enhance immunity and lower inflammation but they are easily harmed by antibiotics, bad bacteria ingested when eating on the go (handwashing often goes out the window), and processed foods replacing the diverse variety of nourishing wholefoods needed to feed our gut.
But it's pointless taking probiotics if you aren't going to feed them! That's what prebiotics do. They're a type of fibre that passes through the body undigested and promotes the growth and activity of our friendly gut bacteria. They become abundant when we eat pectins abundant in apples, peaches, pears, carrots, tomatoes and potatoes and your billions will become trillions.