prebiotics
Microbiome food source
Prebiotics are dietary fibers and compounds that feed beneficial bacteria in the gut.
Unlike probiotics, which are live microorganisms, prebiotics are food for the microbes already present: Foods rich in prebiotics include garlic, onions, and bananas.
The term appears frequently in nutrition and digestive health contexts.
Plant-derived soluble fiber
- pectinFruit-based setting substance
- lactuloseSynthetic sugar, medicinal purgative
- Jerusalem artichokeEdible sunflower tuber
- psylliumSoluble fiber from seed husks
Beneficial gut microorganisms
- lactobacillusAcid-producing beneficial bacterium
- gut floraIntestinal microbial community
- microbiotaResident microscopic organisms
- colonizationForeign territorial takeover
fermentation · microflora · intestinal bacteria · digestive tract · acetate · propionate · metabolites
Indigestible plant carbohydrate
- digestive healthGastrointestinal system condition
- nutrient absorptionBody taking in nourishment
- whole grainsKernels with bran, germ, endosperm
- legumesEdible pod-bearing plants
onions · garlic · leeks · asparagus · bananas · barley · oats · seaweed
Inflammation-reducing agent
- immune responseBody fighting foreign threats
- allergiesAdverse immune responses
- autoimmuneBody attacks itself
- leaky gutCompromised bowel lining
inulin
Plant-derived soluble fiber
- pectinFruit-based setting substance
- lactuloseSynthetic sugar, medicinal purgative
- Jerusalem artichokeEdible sunflower tuber
bifidobacteria
Beneficial gut microorganisms
- lactobacillusAcid-producing beneficial bacterium
- gut floraIntestinal microbial community
- microbiotaResident microscopic organisms
colonization · fermentation · microflora · intestinal bacteria · digestive tract · acetate · propionate · metabolites
dietary fiber
Indigestible plant carbohydrate
- digestive healthGastrointestinal system condition
- nutrient absorptionBody taking in nourishment
- whole grainsKernels with bran, germ, endosperm
legumes · onions · garlic · leeks · asparagus · bananas · barley · oats · seaweed · supplements
anti-inflammatory
Inflammation-reducing agent
- immune responseBody fighting foreign threats
- allergiesAdverse immune responses
- autoimmuneBody attacks itself
- supplementsmultivitamins, multivitamin, vitamin, vitamin B6, minerals
- digestive aidsantacids, laxatives, stool softener, gas relief, antidiarrheal
- nutrition termscalorie, high protein, balance, low-fat, low fat
- fiberdietary fiber, fiber, soluble fiber, insoluble fiber, fiber content
- health foodshealth foods, organic foods, whole foods, superfoods, organic produce
- fiber sourcesbran, oats, wheat bran, whole grains, lentils
prebioticsantibiotics
Bacteria-destroying medicines
antimicrobials · bactericides · antiseptics · disinfectants · preservatives
- prebiotic chemistryNon-living molecular synthesis