Gut health specialist says prebiotics over probiotics are best for illnesses and issues

A Gold Coast doctor says more young people are presenting with abdomen pain and issues. (Flickr: nimzing gwamzhi)

"Gut health" was once a term used only by naturopaths and others in pseudoscience realms.

But it has become commonplace in mainstream medicine, largely due to the rising number of patients presenting with abdominal problems and pain.