Probiotics
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Prebiotics, Explained: The Foods That Feed Your Gut's Good Bacteria
Prebiotics are the foods that nourish the trillions of microbes living in your gut, helping them to grow and thrive. Unlike probiotics, which are beneficial bacteria, prebiotics act as the food source for these existing gut microbes.
Javier Rodriguez·November 6, 2026
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How Prebiotics and Probiotics Talk to Your Brain: Four Pathways and What the Evidence Says
The gut-brain axis connects the gut and brain through four distinct biological pathways, with prebiotics and probiotics showing promise for influencing mood and cognition, though human evidence remains developing and mixed.
Javier Rodriguez·October 29, 2026