09 January, 2006
Probiotic + Prebiotic = Synbiotic:
The combination of the good cultures and the "packed lunch" that will sustain them on their journey through the gastro-intestinal tract is termed a synbiotic product. As a rough rule of thumb, prebiotics on their own do more than probiotics do on their own when it comes to alleviating overt symptoms of gastro-intestinal disturbance. The combination of the two is, however, much more powerful than either alone.
The combination of the good cultures and the "packed lunch" that will sustain them on their journey through the gastro-intestinal tract is termed a synbiotic product. As a rough rule of thumb, prebiotics on their own do more than probiotics do on their own when it comes to alleviating overt symptoms of gastro-intestinal disturbance. The combination of the two is, however, much more powerful than either alone.
