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Fiber vs Prebiotics: Why the Difference Matters
Nutrition coverage is highlighting the distinction between dietary fiber and prebiotics, two terms often used interchangeably by consumers. Fiber refers broadly to plant carbohydrates that aid digestion, while prebiotics are specific fibers that feed beneficial gut bacteria. Commentators argue the difference matters for shoppers choosing supplements and functional foods, as not all fibers deliver the same gut-health benefits.
Why now: Growing consumer interest in gut health and functional foods is driving renewed attention to what labels like fiber and prebiotics actually mean.
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- Fiber vs Prebiotics: Why the Difference Matters · Nutritional Outlook
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