Prebiotic supplements are also available, especially those that contain specific strains or are diverse.
**Main types and characteristics of prebiotics:**
- **Inulin:**
- **Characteristics:** Dietary fiber found in large amounts in chicory root and artichoke. Promotes the growth of bifidobacteria.
- **Effects:** Improves intestinal environment and increases good bacteria.
- **Fructooligosaccharides (FOS):**
- **Features:** Found in bananas, onions, garlic, etc. Promotes the proliferation of bifidobacteria and supports good bacteria.
- **Effects:** Increases good bacteria in the intestines and improves bowel movements.
- **Galactooligosaccharides (GOS):**
- **Characteristics:** Found in dairy products, tofu, etc. Promotes the growth of bifidobacteria.
- **Benefits:** Increases good bacteria in the intestines and improves immune function.
- **Gum Arabic:**
- **Characteristics:** Extracted from acacia gum. Supports the growth of bifidobacteria and lactobacillus.
- **Effects:** Improves intestinal environment and normalizes bowel movements.
- **Resistant Starch:**
- **Characteristics:** Found mainly in unripe bananas, potatoes and lentils. Fermented by intestinal bacteria to produce fatty acids.
- **Benefits:** Stabilizes blood sugar levels and maintains intestinal health.
These probiotics and prebiotics are taken as foods or supplements and contribute to regulating the intestinal environment and maintaining health. However, the effectiveness and safety vary from person to person, so it is important to consult with a doctor or nutritionist.
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