Prebiotic Foods Boost Gut Health | NaturalHealth365

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The health and diversity of the gut microbiome play an important role in overall wellness – especially considering 80 percent of the body’s immune system is located in the gut.  Unfortunately, digestive health issues plague much of the population, causing symptoms like constipation, diarrhea, and abdominal bloating.

 

In fact, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) reports that approximately 10-15 percent of the American adult population suffers from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), for which Western medicine has no cure – only symptomatic treatment options.

 

The key to protecting gut health, however, is in maintaining the careful balance of good yeast and bacteria that are beneficial to the digestive system.  Prebiotics are digestion-resistant fibers that help feed and nurture these ‘friendly’ microorganisms, providing them with a hospitable environment in which to thrive.

 

Here, we list 6 prebiotic foods that are naturally supportive of gut health and digestion.

 

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