Definition:
Prebiotics are food ingredients that appear to stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria (probiotics) in the intestinal tract.
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By Barbara Bradley Bolen, Ph.D., About.com Guide
Updated March 07, 2012
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Prebiotics are food ingredients that appear to stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria (probiotics) in the intestinal tract.
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