What is another word for prebiotic?
Pronunciation: [pɹɪba͡ɪˈɒtɪk] (IPA) 
Prebiotics are non-digestible fibers that serve as food for the beneficial bacteria in the gut. They promote the growth of healthy gut microflora and improve overall digestive health. There are several synonyms for prebiotic, including microbiota-accessible carbohydrates (MACs), non-digestible oligosaccharides (NDOs), and fermentable fibers. Other synonyms for prebiotic include resistant starch, fructans, and inulin. Resistant starch is a type of starch that resists digestion, reaches the large intestine, and feeds the good bacteria in the gut. Fructans and inulin are plant-based carbohydrates that are not digested in the small intestine, but instead are fermented in the large intestine, promoting the growth of healthy bacteria.
