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Fibers, prebiotics, and probiotics: what's the difference and when do you choose what?

Fibers, prebiotics, probiotics, postbiotics, synbiotics — if you look at the gut health category in supplements, you'll quickly encounter a barrage of terms that will make you switch off. Yet, the difference between these categories isn't complicated once you understand how they work together. In this article, we'll clarify the terms, explain how they reinforce each other, and help you choose which category suits which situation.