Pro- VS Pre- VS Post-biotics (and how to incorporate fermented foods)
FUNCTIONAL FOODS
Fermented foods have been produced for centuries in nearly every culture to preserve & improve digestibility of food.
They are considered "functional foods" because they support a healthy gut microbiome, which mediates the health of the body as a whole.
BENEFITS OF FERMENTED FOODS
increase nutrient bioavailability
improve gut barrier function
boost mood & brain health
support cardiovascular & metabolic health
improve glucose sensitivity
reduce inflammation
regulate immunity
1. PREBIOTICS
"organisms Eat"
indigestible carbs that feed beneficial microbes
obtain from a variety of plant foods
2. PROBIOTICS
"Organisms"
live bacteria & yeast with health benefits
quantity, species, and viability vary by product
3. POSTBIOTICS
"organisms Secrete"
compounds synthesized by beneficial microbes
ex: short-chain fatty acids, vitamin Bs & K, GABA, exopolysaccharides, etc
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