Why You Need Probiotics AND Prebiotics for a Healthy Gut

If you're trying to overcome a diagnosed intestinal health challenge, you're probably going to need to consume live bacteria counts of over 10 billion per dose, Passler says. "You're not going to consume that level of active organisms in your diet without camping out at a pickle factory for a week, so I recommend a good high dose probiotic supplement with a prebiotic fiber blend." For maintaining general health and wellness, he recommends at least one 8-ounce serving of prebiotic and probiotic foods (combined) daily. A supplement is a great security blanket, especially for those making the holiday cocktail rounds!

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