The human gastrointestinal tract houses roughly 100 trillion microorganisms (good bacteria). These microorganisms make up ...

Your health largely depends on the microscopic organisms that live in the lining of your gut. These organisms work together to create a tiny ecosystem called a microbiome, which thrives when there is ...

When it comes to gut health, buzzwords abound, from yogurt commercials to claims you see in the supplement aisles. Often mentioned together, like the ultimate dream team for your digestive system: ...

Both prebiotics and probiotics support a happier, healthier gut. If you’re wondering which is better, prebiotics help promote longer-term gut health. You can get prebiotics from oats, garlic, onions, ...

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Prebiotics and probiotics are two sacred words that come up in every conversation related to gut health and nutrition. So much so that now even popular ice cream brands claim to incorporate probiotics ...

Learn how prebiotics, or foods with compounds that support a healthy balance of gut bacteria (microbiome), may benefit people with UC.