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#105. The Real Reason Prebiotics May Not Help IBS, That You Need To Know | Women's Health & Wellness

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Atavia argues that taking prebiotics when your good gut bacteria are depleted is like trying to feed an army that doesn't exist.
Hosts Atavia and Laura critically examine the common recommendation to use prebiotics for IBS and gut health. They explain what prebiotics are, why they're often suggested, and then detail several reasons they might be ineffective or even harmful, such as feeding the wrong bacteria, causing osmotic diarrhea, or being pointless if probiotic levels are too low.

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A clear myth-bust on why prebiotics can help some guts and aggravate others.

This segment makes a steady case that prebiotics are not a universal fix for IBS or gut health. Atavia and Laura keep the focus on how prebiotics can ferment and, for some people, bring on or worsen gas, bloating, and flatulence.

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You keep hearing prebiotics are the fix, and your gut keeps filing complaints.

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