The Kid’s Doctor: A discussion on prebiotics and probiotics
There have been plenty of discussions about using prebiotics and probiotics in your child’s diet, and there has been a lot of discussion lately (in both medical and lay literature) surrounding the use of prebiotics and probiotics. What is the difference between the two? The first question patients/parents often ask is what is the difference […]
Prebiotics, to feed your good bacteria
From yogurt to kombucha to supplements, probiotics appear to be on the tip of everyone’s tongue, literally and figuratively. Probiotics are live bacteria and are believed to have properties that improve digestive health. Lactobacillus found in yogurt and other fermented foods is just one example. Though the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health expresses […]
