{"id":1074,"date":"2022-07-19T16:39:54","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T16:39:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cdhf.staging.not4prod.com\/?p=1074"},"modified":"2025-11-18T21:35:19","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T21:35:19","slug":"probiotics-vs-prebiotics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cdhf.ca\/en\/probiotics-vs-prebiotics\/","title":{"rendered":"Probiotics vs Prebiotics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s lots of talk about probiotics these days and their role in digestive health and disease.&nbsp;While probiotics and prebiotics sound similar, they are very different and have different roles in gut health.&nbsp;We break it down in the below. Keep reading! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"arrow-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdhf.ca\/en\/probiotic-toolkit\/\">Go back to the Probiotic Toolkit! <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More of a visual learner? Download our <a href=\"#info\">infographic<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are Probiotics?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations&nbsp;and&nbsp;World Health Organization (FAO\/WHO)&nbsp;defines&nbsp;probiotics as&nbsp;\u201clive microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host.\u201d<a><sup>1<\/sup>&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In plain language, probiotics are&nbsp;\u201cgood bugs\u201d&nbsp;or&nbsp;\u201cgood microbes\u201d&nbsp;that improve certain aspects of our health. Each&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/isappscience.org\/resource\/probiotics\/\">probiotic&nbsp;is unique<\/a>, has a very specific intended purpose, with specific&nbsp;types or strains&nbsp;that can&nbsp;help manage certain&nbsp;specific&nbsp;conditions<sup>2<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some probiotics may reduce antibiotic-associated diarrhea, managing&nbsp; IBS&nbsp;symptoms like, bloating, and changes in bowel habits. These friendly microbes&nbsp;also&nbsp;help us digest fibre and other nutrients.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contrary to&nbsp;what you may think, probiotics don\u2019t make their way into your gut and set up \u2018camp\u2019 but rather, have a \u2018transient\u2019 effect meaning&nbsp;that when&nbsp;you consume them, they do a specific job, and then they leave your gut.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s important to note that not everyone needs&nbsp;to take a&nbsp;probiotic&nbsp;for general \u201cgut health\u201d.&nbsp;Certain probiotics&nbsp;have been identified as a treatment for specific conditions and symptom relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s important that you talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or dietitian first before taking a probiotic, to ensure you have a proper diagnosis or know why you are taking it. Together, you can select an appropriate probiotic that is the most suitable for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you do, you\u2019ll find out that probiotics&nbsp;can be found in:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Certain fermented foods&nbsp;including&nbsp;fermented milks like&nbsp;some yogurt and kefir&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pill form&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Powder form&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are Prebiotics?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/nrgastro.2017.75\">Prebiotics<\/a> are defined as \u201ca substrate that is selectively utilized by host microorganisms conferring a health benefit.\u201d<sup>3<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In other words, they are food for our gut microbes. Prebiotics are indigestible parts of food that ferment in the colon and feed the good bacteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The good bacteria then produce \u2018short chain fatty acids.\u2019 Short chain fatty chain acids play an important role in nourishing the cells of our gut barrier, contributing to a functioning immune system, and so much more.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By getting enough prebiotics in our diet, we can improve the number and variety of bacteria in our gut \u2013 which supports better overall gut health.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CDHF\u2019s gut health expert and registered dietitian&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ignitenutrition.ca\/blog\/how-prebiotics-help-gut-health\/\">Andrea Hardy<\/a>&nbsp;mentions that \u201cwhen we don\u2019t fuel our gut bacteria with enough prebiotics, bacteria have to find fuel from other sources.&nbsp;It\u2019s been shown in animal models that bacteria will eat the all-important mucous layer in your gut \u2013 which is your first line of defence against invasion of potentially&nbsp;harmful compounds\u201d.<sup>4<\/sup>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prebiotics can be&nbsp;naturally&nbsp;found in many foods like legumes, fruits,&nbsp;certain&nbsp;nuts, seeds and grains.&nbsp;In addition, there are&nbsp;several&nbsp;products on the market to which manufacturers have added prebiotics&nbsp;(for example: cereals, protein supplements, energy bars, and \u201chealthier\u201d cookies, to name a few).&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While most prebiotics are a type of fibre, not all fibres&nbsp;can be classified as a prebiotic, not all fibres&nbsp;can be classified as a prebiotic. Examples of&nbsp;prebiotic&nbsp;fibres include&nbsp;inulin,&nbsp;fructans&nbsp;and&nbsp;galacto-oligosacharides&nbsp;(GOS). Some foods that are naturally high in prebiotics are:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vegetables<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jerusalem artichokes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Garlic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Onion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Asparagus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cabbage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>snow peas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>green peas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leeks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shallots&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fruit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Apples<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grapefruit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pomegranate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nectarines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whole Grains<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Oats<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wheat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Barley<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rye crackers&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nuts &amp; Seeds<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pistachio nuts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cashews<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Legumes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Red kidney beans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soybeans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chickpeas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lentils&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is there a recommended amount of prebiotics I should be aiming for?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Health professionals are getting close to being able to make more concrete recommendations on how much prebiotic fibre we should be getting a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, research show that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/238295720_Prolonged_administration_of_low-dose_inulin_stimulates_the_growth_of_bifidobacteria_in_humans\">5 grams of inulin<\/a>, a type of prebiotic fibre, can help to increase beneficial bacteria, known as <em>Bifidobacteria<\/em> in the gut<sup>5<\/sup>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It can be hard to consistently get adequate amounts of prebiotic fibres in the diet alone, which is why you might see more and more products on the shelf with ingredients like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Inulin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fructo-oligosaccharides<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chicory root<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These prebiotic fibres add extra nutrition for you, and your gut microbiome so watch for them on the label!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prebiotics &amp; Probiotics &#8211; An Undeniable Duo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many years, people have been focused on probiotics. We now know that while probiotics can provide a specific health benefit, we should also be thinking of prebiotics!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Frank W. Jackson, gastroenterologist \u2013 explains the difference between a probiotic and prebiotic with a helpful garden metaphor. \u201cYou can add seeds-the probiotic bacteria-while the prebiotic fibre is the water and fertilizer that helps the seeds to grow and flourish.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If &nbsp;you put that into the context of your body,&nbsp;while you are getting enough probiotics in your diet \u2013 do not forget about the prebiotics that feed the microbes that keep you healthy and happy every day!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aiming to include fermented, probiotic, and prebiotic foods in your diet every day can help to support gut health.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A probiotic yogurt &amp; a banana<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fermented kimchi &amp; rice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kefir in a smoothie with oats &amp; fruit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the end of the day &#8211; it\u2019s about getting intentional with including prebiotics, probiotics &amp; fermented foods in our diets. 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(2014). The International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics consensus statement on the scope and appropriate use of the term probiotic. <em>Nature Reviews Gastroenterology &amp; Hepatology<\/em>,<em> 11<\/em>(8), 506-514. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1038\/nrgastro.2014.66\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1038\/nrgastro.2014.66<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics. (2025, September 10). <em>Probiotics<\/em>. <a href=\"https:\/\/isappscience.org\/resource\/probiotics\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">https:\/\/isappscience.org\/resource\/probiotics\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alliance for Education on Probiotics (AEProbio). (2021). <em>Understanding probiotics<\/em>. Retrieved March 6, 2021, from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aeprobio.com\/understanding-probiotics\/\">https:\/\/www.aeprobio.com\/understanding-probiotics\/<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gibson, G.R., Hutkins, R. Sanders, M.E., Prescott, S.L., Reimer, R.A., Salminen, S.J., Scott, K., Stanton, C., Swanson, K.S., Cani, P.D., Verbeke, K., &amp; Reid. G. (2017). Expert consensus document: The International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) consensus statement on the definition and scope of prebiotics. <em>Nature Reviews Gastroenterology &amp; Hepatology, 14<\/em>(8), 491-502. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1038\/nrgastro.2017.75\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1038\/nrgastro.2017.75<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hardy, A. (2019). <em>How prebiotics help gut health<\/em>. Retrieved February 22, 2021, from <a href=\"https:\/\/ignitenutrition.ca\/blog\/how-prebiotics-help-gut-health\">https:\/\/ignitenutrition.ca\/blog\/how-prebiotics-help-gut-health<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bouhnik, Y., Raskine, L., Champion, K., Andrieux, C., Penven, S., Jacobs, H., &amp; Simoneau, G. (2007). 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