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Prebiotics, Gut Health, and Weight Loss
Prebiotics are compounds that feed your gut bacteria. When consuming prebiotics, our gut bacteria produce short chain fatty acids. These short chain fatty acids can help repair leaky gut, and many have claimed they may aid in weight loss. However, in biology things aren’t usually this simple. Let’s discuss how prebiotics can actually decrease short chain fatty acids in those who are overweight and … [Read more...]
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