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Prebiotic Supplements

Meaning

Prebiotic Supplements are non-digestible food components, typically specific types of dietary fiber or oligosaccharides, that selectively promote the growth and activity of beneficial microorganisms already residing in the colon. These compounds act as substrate, essentially fertilizer, for the healthy gut flora, thereby indirectly supporting digestive function, immune regulation, and the synthesis of beneficial metabolites like short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs). Clinically, the use of prebiotics is a targeted strategy to improve gut microbiome balance, which is intimately linked to systemic inflammation and hormonal health via the gut-brain-endocrine axis.