Prebiotics are natural, non-digestible plant fibres that pass through your digestive system and feed beneficial bacteria in your gut. By helping these microbes grow and thrive, prebiotics support digestion, improve nutrient absorption, and help maintain a balanced gut microbiome. A healthy microbiome is linked to many aspects of wellbeing, including immune function and the gut–brain connection.

Prebiotics and probiotics work well together. Think of probiotics as the seeds of your gut garden and prebiotics as the nourishment that helps them grow. While probiotics introduce beneficial bacteria into the gut, prebiotics provide the fibres that those microbes use as fuel. Together, they help support a diverse and balanced gut microbiome.

Prebiotics are easy to incorporate into your day. Simply mix them into water, kefir, smoothies, or yoghurt. Start with a small amount and gradually increase as your body adjusts. Pairing prebiotics with probiotic foods or supplements can help support a diverse and resilient gut microbiome.

Regular intake of prebiotic fibres helps nourish beneficial gut bacteria and support a healthy microbiome. This may help support digestion, nutrient absorption, and overall gut balance. Because the gut is closely connected to many systems in the body, maintaining a healthy microbiome can also play a role in broader well-being.

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GOS stands for galactooligosaccharides. It's a prebiotic fibre that's structurally similar to the oligosaccharides found naturally in human breast milk. That makes it quite different from inulin and FOS, which are fructan-based fibres from sources like chicory root. GOS is galactose-based and selectively feeds Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus species. Several clinical studies have also found that GOS prebiotic tends to be gentler on the stomach than fructan-based prebiotics. That makes it a solid option if you have a sensitive gut or tend to bloat with other fibre supplements.

Yes, and that's actually the best way to use it. GOS prebiotic acts as fuel for the beneficial bacteria you're already taking through probiotic supplements or fermented foods. Taking them together creates what's called a synbiotic effect. The prebiotic helps probiotic strains survive and settle in your gut. If you're making kefir or L. reuteri yoghurt at home, you can even add GOS prebiotic straight into your ferment as food for the cultures.

Research suggests the sweet spot is between 5–10 g per day. We recommend starting at the lower end, around 2–3 g, and building up over a week or two. This gives your gut bacteria time to adjust without the gas and bloating that can happen when you jump in too fast.