Prebiotics
Prebiotics are nutrients found in food that increase the amount of bacteria in the gastrointestinal system. Fiber from fruits and vegetables are abundant in many types of prebiotics.
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What it is
Prebiotics are nutrients found in food that increase the amount of bacteria in the gastrointestinal system. Fiber from fruits and vegetables are abundant in many types of prebiotics.
Key findings
- Grade D: Abdominal Pain (Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS))
- Grade D: Bloating (Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS))
- Grade D: Body Mass Index (BMI) (Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD))
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ℹ️ Quick Facts: Prebiotics
Quick Facts: Prebiotics
- Best Evidence:Grade C
- Conditions Studied:4
- Research Outcomes:13
- Key Effect:Malnutrition
Detailed Outcomes
Evidence by Condition
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Research Citations (1)
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