If You're Taking Probiotics, Don't Forget About This Important Step

This prebiotic formula contains PreforPro and PreticX prebiotic fibers to improve the microbiome and allow for better absorption of nutrients. The supplement also inhibits the growth of "bad" bacteria.

Made from organic acacia, organic orange peel, organic baobab fruit, organic orange peel, and organic cranberry fruit, this powder supplement contains 5g of prebiotic fiber in each serving.

There is PreforPro in this supplement, which stimulates the growth of healthy gut bacteria to help with digestion.

Hum Nutrition's supplement is one of the two-in-one formulas mentioned earlier. In addition to the prebiotic konjac root, it also contains nine strains of probiotics. It's designed to promote a clear complexion and support a healthy digestion.

You get 17g of prebiotics per serving with this supplement powder. The plant-based formula contains organic acacia, guar fiber, and larch arabinogalactan (which is also an immune booster).

Thorne's prebiotic powder is high in soluble fiber and mixes easily into water or other beverages. It contains Sunfiber, which can help lessen gas, bloating, and GI discomfort.

If you have a sensitive stomach, this prebiotic product might be the one you should consider since it's specially formulated with that in mind. It contains a mix of acacia fiber, inulin, resistant starch, and soluble dietary fiber to support the gut.

Swanson's prebiotic promotes healthy microflora. It contains NutraFlora FOS, which studies show that 1g per day increases friendly bacteria by over 500% in four weeks.

This prebiotic supplement promotes digestion and a healthy gut; reduces gas and bloating; and boosts energy levels.

These supplements are so easy to take—they're chewable and have a natural strawberry flavor.

RenewLife's daily prebiotic contains both soluble and insoluble fibers—flax seed and oat fiber to relieve constipation, plus fennel to help with gas and bloating.

The greener the banana, the higher they are in resistant starch, which means they have the most prebiotic benefits.

Don't overcook your asparagus, or eat them raw to get the most prebiotics.

Raw garlic contains about 17% prebiotic fiber per ounce. Raw is the key word here, as when they're cooked they lose much of their fiber content.

Like many of the veggies on this list, you don't want to overcook onions so they retain their natural prebiotic benefits.

Whole oats contain beta-glucan fiber and some resistant starch.

You can find chicory root in coffee substitutes. It's a saturated source of prebiotics, so you don't want to consume too much since it can cause stomach discomfort.

These contain beta-glucans and can aid in healing and immunity.

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