![]() If your child is following a low FODMAP diet, talk to their healthcare provider before using prebiotics.Others, such as inulin, sometimes cause symptoms, especially when used in large amounts. Some prebiotic ingredients, such as resistant starch, wheat dextrin, and polydextrose are less likely to cause symptoms.You might notice that there is a limit to how much or how often your child tolerates these foods. Some people, especially people who already have GI symptoms, may notice increased gas, bloating, or mild cramping.Foods that naturally contain prebiotic fibers are also good sources of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that provide many health benefits.Fiber can also help your child feel full for longer after meals and regulate metabolism.It does this by improving digestion, supporting the immune system, and helping absorption of nutrients. A diet high in prebiotic foods supports the health of the intestines.This increases their chance of survival in the gut and the by-products they produce are helpful to us. When healthy bacteria break down prebiotics, they get energy for themselves.Although all prebiotics are fiber, not all fibers are prebiotics. Prebiotics are food for the healthy or “good” gut bacteria that live within the GI (gastrointestinal) tract. Certain plant-based food-derived substances that help feed the good bacteria in your child’s gut are called prebiotics. ![]()
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