Prebiotics

compounds in food that foster growth or activity of beneficial microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi. The most common environment concerning their effects on human health is the gastrointestinal tract, where prebiotics can alter the composition of organisms in the gut microbiome.

Also see fibre.

Inulin is a good example.

Particularly useful if you are taking probiotics.

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• Only identified in 1995 by Marcel Roberfroid

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Created: 2026-06-15

Last Updated: 2026-06-15