prebiotics 

Prebiotics in pharmacy

Prebiotics are non-digestible carbohydrates that serve as "food" for probiotics. Prebiotics contribute to the proliferation and maintenance of probiotics in your digestive system. Non-digestible carbohydrates are not all prebiotics. All prebiotics must meet specific scientific criteria.

Common prebiotics include:

• Fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) or fructosans
• The galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS)

Inulin is one of the most frequently used types of FOS.

Prebiotics serve as "food" for probiotics , which helps maintain a good balance between bacteria in the digestive tract. Foods containing prebiotics often contain fiber and other nutrients. Despite promising results, further studies are needed to determine if prebiotics are associated with other specific health benefits. If you do not eat food containing prebiotics, you can still have a healthy digestive tract by following a balanced diet.