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Yes, there are important differences between prebiotics and probiotics - and knowing them will help you heal your gut and overall health. In this episode, I cover the differences between the two, and great sources of prebiotics and probiotics in food and supplements. Watch now!
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📉Lacto-fermented sauerkraut improves symptoms in IBS patients independent of product pasteurisation: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30256365/
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📉Prebiotic Intake in Older Adults: Effects on Brain Function and Behavior:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30888666/
📉The Relationship between Prebiotic Supplementation and Anthropometric and Biochemical Parameters in Patients with NAFLD:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33187278/
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0:25.6 | Hey, everyone, let's discuss prebiotics versus probiotics. |
0:29.7 | There is a difference. |
0:30.9 | This is important. |
0:32.1 | We'll cover that along with food sources, supplemental sources, guidelines for use, |
0:37.3 | and then round out our discussion |
0:39.1 | with the comparison of which one might be better. |
0:44.9 | Okay, so probiotics are the microorganisms, either bacteria or yeast, that have a beneficial impact on the host, in this case us. |
0:59.1 | Prebiotics are specific types of fiber that feed those bacteria. |
1:06.2 | Not all fiber are prebiotics, but nevertheless, prebiotics are the food that help to grow |
1:14.7 | and foster the function of the bacteria. So probiotics are the organisms. Prebiotics are their food. |
1:22.4 | What about how they function? Well, they both have a degree of benefit for the gut. Probiotics are antimicrobial. |
1:32.0 | They reduce leaky gut. They modulate the immune system via this very important receptor we've |
1:37.9 | discussed in prior episodes, toll-like receptor 4, which is partially what governs leaky gut. |
1:46.7 | Probiotics also aid in motility. |
1:48.8 | They reduce gastrointestinal symptoms, although they're not super effective for metabolic health, |
1:55.9 | for weight loss, for lowering of blood sugar. |
1:59.3 | Whereas, prebiotics have an edge, and there is some impressive data for the ability of |
2:06.2 | prebiotics to lower blood sugar and have a beneficial metabolic effect. |
2:13.0 | Prebiotics also increase beneficial bacteria, as we covered a moment ago, they modulate |
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