Prebiotics vs. probiotics: Differences and health benefits – Insider – INSIDER

While probiotics and prebiotics are just a small slice of our incredibly complex gastrointestinal system, they are very important for our health. Here’s what you need to know about prebiotics and probiotics and how they benefit our body. 
Why probiotics and prebiotics are important for your health
Trillions of little bacteria, along with viruses, fungi, and yeast, line every corner of our body and make up a miniature ecosystem, known as our microbiome. In our gastrointestinal system alone, there…

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