| PREBIOTICS | PROBIOTICS |
| Substances that encourage the growth of beneficial bacteria already living in the body and also aid in the growth and maintenance of probiotics.
Prebiotics can be considered as food for probiotics.
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Good bacteria that help keep the digestive system healthy by controlling growth of harmful bacteria. |
| Non-living. Most are carbohydrates that the
human body cannot digest.
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Living microorganisms. |
| Found in asparagus, Jerusalem artichokes, bananas, oatmeal, legumes, whole grains,
onions, garlic, honey.
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Found in yogurt, miso soup, fermented, soft cheeses (like Gouda), and even sourdough bread. |
| Aid digestion and may support the treatment of several chronic digestive disorders or inflammatory bowel disease. | May support the treatment of diarrhoea, irritable bowel syndrome, certain intestinal infections, prevent or reduce the severity of colds and flu or aids digestion.
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| The powder form of probiotics can survive heat, cold, acid and even time. | Probiotics are vulnerable to heat and stomach acid. They may also be killed over time. |
