Why You Need Probiotics AND Prebiotics for a Healthy Gut

Both prebiotics and probiotics are also available — and commonly recommended by wellness experts — in supplement form. "It's important to note, however, that supplements aren't regulated, so choosing quality supplements can be tricky, especially for probiotics because they are live bacteria that need to be alive to work," says Robin Foroutan, MS, RDN, HHC and integrative nutritionist at The Morrison Center. Many probiotic capsules are DOA — dead on arrival. Morrison has his own line of supplements and Sakara Life has the Sakara Daily Probiotic Blend, $46, formulated with prebiotics and probiotics, both of which are considered to be among the best in the market.