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Evangeline Mantzioris, Program Director of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Accredited Practising Dietitian, University of South Australia

What’s the difference between probiotics and prebiotics? A dietitian explains

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If you walk through your local pharmacy or supermarket you’re bound to come across probiotics and prebiotics.

They’re added to certain foods. They come as supplements you can drink or take as a pill. They also occur naturally in everyday foods.

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