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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Emma Hobday

The health benefits of prebiotics and how to make the most of them, explained by experts

You’re probably familiar with the term prebiotics – it’s been a buzzword in the health and wellness industry for some time now. However, the role pf prebiotics in gut health is still often misunderstood, with many people still not entirely sure what prebiotics do.

Prebiotics play an important part in supporting gut health as they serve as nourishment for the gut, working to keep it calm, comfortable and functioning properly. Your body can’t naturally digest prebiotics, so they’re able to pass intact through the digestive system to the colon, where they become food for your gut bacteria.

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