Prebiotic Definition

prēbī-ŏtĭk
adjective
Existing before or making possible the appearance of living organisms.
Prebiotic molecules.
Webster's New World
Of or relating to any of various nondigestible carbohydrates that promote the growth of probiotics.
American Heritage Medicine

Occurring before the advent of life.

Wiktionary

(of a food) Non digestible but beneficial.

Wiktionary
noun
Any of various nondigestible carbohydrates, especially oligosaccharides, that promote the growth of probiotics.
American Heritage Medicine

Origin of Prebiotic

  • From pre- +"Ž biotic.

    From Wiktionary

Prebiotic Sentence Examples

  • Good for the digestive system Asparagus contains a prebiotic fiber called inulin.

  • By adding probiotic foods to your diet and eating a healthy diet that includes the prebiotic foods, you can strengthen your digestive system and your whole body.

  • If you also need fiber in your diet, then Phillips also offers a probiotic and fiber supplement that uses the same three bacteria, plus three grams of soluble fiber from inulin, which is a prebiotic.

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