Probiotics are important for overall health, but there's another component to a healthy gut that is equally important. It's called prebiotic fiber (also known as just "prebiotics"), and it might just ...

Good news for anyone sick of fighting that stubborn fat that piles up around our middle as we age: There’s a way to get rid of it without so much hard work. How? It turns out that ‘feeding’ fiber to ...

With all the buzz surrounding fermented foods recently, most people probably know that there are “good” bacteria that can benefit your health, like prebiotics and probiotics. But you may be wondering, ...

But there's something more beneficial than probiotics that we should be focusing on instead: prebiotics, which feed the probiotics in the gut. That's according to top functional medicine doctor and ...

Here’s a gut check — new research reports that Parkinson’s disease may begin in the gut. A study led by Harvard-affiliated Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center found that damage to the lining of the ...

Probiotics aren't as well-researched as creatine or whey protein, but they're growing in popularity—not as muscle-building supplements, but rather ones that can optimize gut health. These live ...

Prebiotics, probiotics and antioxidants make this a powerhouse dinner. Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD A gut-healthy dinner should combine probiotics, prebiotic fiber and ...

These 8 best probiotic drinks, vetted by nutrition experts for taste and potential health benefits, are ideal if you’re looking to support your gut health without taking a pill.

Registered dietitians filled us in on the high-protein foods that support gut health. Plus, they told us how to calculate ...

While probiotics are a supplement for a healthy gut that most people have heard of, prebiotics are not as well known. Probiotics contain gut-friendly bacteria to populate the digestive tract, but what ...

In recent years, drink cases at grocery stores and delis have been transformed into rainbow-colored seas. Cans of fizzy drinks — with Gen-Z-bait graphic design and bright hues — touting healthier-than ...