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Making Sense of Probiotics and Prebiotics – What We Know, Have Yet to Learn

Author/s: 
Rosen, Sharon
Date Added: 
August 28, 2018
Journal/Publication: 
Individualized Medicine Blog
Publisher: 
Mayo Clinic
Publication Date: 
September 21, 2017
URL: 
Making Sense of Probiotics and Prebiotics – What We Know, Have Yet to Learn
Type: 
Patient Education Materials
Format: 
Web Page
Keywords 
gut health
digestive health
prebiotics
probiotics
synbiotics
MeSH 
prebiotics
probiotics
synbiotics
gastrointestinal microbiome

RPR Commentary

This article published in the Mayo Clinic Newsletter defines and explains the terms, probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics.

Abstract

They are everywhere – foods and supplements containing bacteria that claim to improve your gut health and overall wellness. Can these bacteria improve your digestion, boost your immune system and even combat disease?

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