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Prebiotic

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A substrate selectively used by beneficial host microorganisms.

Prebiotics are compounds such as certain fibers or oligosaccharides that promote beneficial microbial activity. They can influence gut microbiota composition, short-chain fatty acid production, and host metabolism. Prebiotics are relevant to nutrition, functional foods, and microbiome-based health strategies.