Prebiotics, such as garlic, onions, leeks, bananas, and flax seeds, provide essential plant fibers to nourish the beneficial bacteria in your gut—the renowned PRObiotics. These microorganisms constitute your microbiome, a thriving community in the small intestine crucial for supporting immune function, deterring pathogens, and maintaining overall health.

Factors like low fibre intake, chronic stress, excessive processed food, sugar, alcohol consumption, reduced hydrochloric acid, and acid-blocking medications often contribute to a deficiency in healthy gut bacteria. To restore gut integrity, consider incorporating prebiotic foods, ample fibre, a diet rich in whole foods, hydration, and supplements like probiotics and digestive enzymes. For an extra boost, incorporate mucilaginous herbs like marshmallow root, slippery elm, and okra, along with zinc carnosine and glutamine, to support the mucous lining of the intestinal tract.

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