Prebiotic: Nondigestible fiber that feeds the beneficial microorganisms in the gut
Sources: Whole grains, beans, legumes, Jerusalem artichoke, raw asparagus, tomatoes, raw honey, raw garlic, raw onion, under-ripe bananas, Chicory, Breast-milk.
Supplement:
Organic Inulin Powder by NOW Foods – a soluble prebiotic fiber that is resistant to digestion and reaches the large intestine essentially intact. Intestinal probiotic bacteria consume Inulin and in turn, produce the short-chain fatty acids that nourish the cells lining the colon. Inulin thus helps to maintain intestinal health and function.
Poly-Prebiotic powder by Pure Encapsulation- a powdered blend of prebiotic fibers and polyphenols to promote microbiome health for cellular, immune, and G.I. function
Probiotics: Living microorganisms that confer a benefit to the host
Sources: Yogurt, Sauerkraut, Kombucha, Kimchi, Pickles, Tempeh, Miso, Kefir, Natto, Traditional buttermilk.
Supplement:
ProbioMed 50 by Design for Health – A high potency, shelf-stable, dairy-free probiotics formulation containing 50 billion CFU per serving. It consists of ten of the most highly researched probiotic strains, with each strain and specific CFU count being fully disclosed. These are robust strains that are capable of surviving the harsh journey to the intestines and are able to attach to the intestinal walls, where they can grow and function effectively to support GI health.
Probiotic 50 by Pure Encapsulation – A blend of five strains to promote healthy intestinal ecology to support gastrointestinal and immune health.
Probiotic Pearls™ ADVANTAGE by Integrative Therapeutic – promotes healthy gastrointestinal function through numerous mechanisms. It includes a 5 billion CFU blend of lactobacilli (plantarum, acidophilus) and bifidobacterium (lactis, longum).
Postbiotics: Bioactive compounds that are created during digestion when the bacteria in the gut break down prebiotic fibers.
Sources: Short-chain fatty acids (acetate, butyrate, propionate, etc.), Functional protein, Secreted polysaccharides, Extracellular polysaccharides, cell wall fragments, Bacterial lysates.
Supplement:
Butyrate Complex by Gesnestra Brand – Butyric acid is a short chain fatty acid (SCFA) that is naturally formed within the human large intestine through the digestion of dietary fiber and used as a source of energy for colon epithelial cells
Disclaimer: This post is for information purposes only. Consult your physician before purchasing or use of any supplements.
Author: Dr. Meng Xiong, ND, LAc
Dispensary: Fullscript
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