1. prebiotic - Noun
2. prebiotic - Adjective
prebiotic (plural prebiotics)
(chiefly in the plural) A substance in food that is hard to digest and promotes the growth of beneficial intestinal microorganisms. [from 20th c.]
Before the advent of life.
(of a food) Not digestible, but beneficial.
Source: en.wiktionary.orgThe ideas of nonequilibrium order and of the search for stability extend Darwin's concept back to the prebiotic stage by redefining the "fittest.”. Ilya Prigogine
Hill’s Science Plan Sensitive Stomach and Skin for dogs includes prebiotic fibre to support healthy digestion, high quality protein and Vitamin E and Omega 3 & 6 for skin nourishment to promote a beautiful coat and healthy gut. Source: Internet
But James Ferris, a prebiotic chemist at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y., doubts that atmospheric electricity could have been the only source of organic molecules. Source: Internet
And if there are hazards there, could they be mitigated by supplementing with probiotics and daily non-caloric prebiotic fiber to keep the critters happy? Source: Internet
Dr. Amy Dicke, a technical services veterinarian for Iams, explains that "a prebiotic, such as fructooligosaccharides (FOS), is a fiber, which is not digested by the enzymes in the dog's or cat's digestive tract. Source: Internet
It’s not really intended to bloom a healthy/robust microbiota as VLC does not provide a diversity of prebiotic fibers. Source: Internet