Probiotic vs Prebiotic
What Are Probiotics?
To understand the difference, consider the prefix: PRO and PRE. The term “pro-biotics” literally translates as ‘for life’. That’s because probiotics help to promote good health!
The official definition of probiotics from the World Health Organization is:
“live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host”.
This simply means that probiotic bacteria live in your gut, helping to break down food that you eat and helping your body to absorb nutrients and enzymes. Unsurprisingly, this supports overall health.
