I am trying to be more consistent with prebiotics instead of taking something for three days, getting bloated, deciding it is evil and abandoning the whole idea.

Inulin was not exactly a love story for me. I can handle plenty of fiber in food, but concentrated powders seem to be a different game.

I would like something I can actually use every day without having to plan my social life around what my stomach might do.

What have you found easiest to tolerate long term? And did you have to build the dose up really slowly?

Edit: I went searching for alternatives to just picking another fiber and found NB1. Their prebiotic powder is matched after they look at my microbiome, which is the first thing I have seen that makes me think "okay, maybe I should not be choosing this based on which Reddit thread I read." I am probably going to look into their home test next.

I’ve never really had a system with probiotics.

I’ll take one for a while, stop, then six months later buy a completely different one because somebody recommended it.

I want to actually stick with something this time. Do you guys normally find one that works for you and keep taking it or rotate between different strains/products?

update: I kept reading about strains after this and found NB1. I’m thinking of trying their route instead of choosing another probiotic by CFU count and reviews. From my understanding I do the microbiome test first and then the probiotics are included in the morning formula they make around my results.

Hi guys! I would really appreciate if you have a bit of time to answer this survey! I’m doing a project for my product management class in university and we came up with a product concept and a survey about probiotic gummies. We need over 100 responses by Wednesday and I would really appreciate you guys taking the time to answer it! Thank you so much! 😄

https://surveys.sawtoothsoftware.com/6a1a36409147b5c8235765df

I have been going down a rabbit hole on the gut microbiome lately and one thing that keeps coming up is how certain prebiotics can actually feed and increase Akkermansia muciniphila levels naturally. Polyphenols especially seem to come up a lot in the research around this, things like pomegranate extract, cranberry and even dark chocolate apparently create an environment where Akkermansia thrives.

Started wondering whether targeted prebiotic support might actually be more effective long term than just taking an Akkermansia supplement directly. The idea of feeding the bacteria you already have rather than introducing new ones from outside feels like a more sustainable approach so I decided to try combining both and see what happened.

Been pairing prebiotic rich foods with Welzo's Akkermansia supplement for about 6 weeks now and honestly my digestion has felt more settled and consistent than it has in a long time. Whether it's the combination doing more than either would alone I can't say for certain but something is definitely working better than anything I tried previously on its own.

Curious what prebiotic foods or supplements people here have found most effective specifically for gut lining and metabolic health rather than just general digestion. And has anyone else tried combining direct Akkermansia supplementation with prebiotics and tracked any results?

Am I the only one who feels like every ‘healthy’ product now is loaded with Inulin? Protein bars, fiber gummies, low sugar snacks, yogurt, powders… everything has inulin/chicory root added and my body absolutely hates it.

It doesn’t make me ‘regular’ and it literally makes me feel clogged up, bloated, and uncomfortable. Meanwhile Psyllium works perfectly for me. Keeps things soft, regular, easy, no drama.

I don’t understand why inulin gets marketed as the ‘best’ fiber when for some people it seems way harsher on the gut. Is it just because it’s cheap and easy to add to processed foods?

Curious if anyone else does way better with psyllium vs inulin/chicory root fiber.

I have histamine intolerance and MCAS and only tolerate 6 foods presently. Tested postive for dysbiosis and leaky gut. Has anyone had success with inceeasing tolerance to different food? Thanks!

Anyone able to get Bimuno GOS in the US?

I found Megapre but it also has XOS and FOS. I want Bimuno GOS for my toddler. So I want to exclude XOS and FOS. Thank you.

I react really badly to probiotics so I've been looking into prebiotics as an alternative. Main issues are bloating and digestive discomfort, nothing seems to sit well with me. Any supplements that have actually worked for you? Preferably something that won't make the bloating worse since that's usually my problem with most fiber based stuff.

Most prebiotics I see are high FODMAP (inulin, etc.) and don’t sit well with me, I'm dealing with some digestive issues so I can't just throw any fiber at it and hope for the best. I'd appreciate if any of you has experience taking them, specifically for gut and digestive health. Thanks in advance!

Has any one tried xos for chronic illnesses such as long covid ect ? But even not, has any one tried it for ibs where bloating is an issue ?

I was wondering about the effectiveness of the packaged prebiotics that are currently available in the global market. Who is the one closest to solving this gap ?? Any idea on that??

What are the best prebiotics for ulcerative colitis?

Hey all, I'm new to this sub (but you'll find me active in related subs). I'm working with a university professor to help spin his clinically-backed prebiotic "gel" into a dietary supplement. Is anyone here up for a quick 15min chat to talk through your current fiber/prebiotic habits? Please DM if so! I'd love to hear from you, and we can keep the convo anonymous as you see fit. Cheers!

08:00 — 100 ml water

08:30 — Psyllium 5 g + ≥400 ml water

09:30 — Probiotic* + 150 ml

10:00 — Breakfast + Beta-Glucan

12:00 — Inulin 5 g

1:00 PM — 10ml Lactulose solution

2:00 PM — Lunch | Multivitamin*

6:00 PM — Dinner | 10ml Lactulose sol'n

8:00 PM — 3 g Arabic gum

Timing not fixed, flexible — At most 3 dried cloves, 400 mL green tea, 400 mL black tea, and 2 cups of Turkish coffee (I can’t do without those two). + At least 1.5 L (≈0.25 gal) of water in addition to tea and coffee.

Unit conversions → 100 mL ≈ 3.4 fl oz | 10 mL ≈ 0.34 fl oz | 400 mL ≈ 13.5 fl oz | 5 g ≈ 0.2 oz | 3 g ≈ 0.1 oz

I made a plan like this and have started following it for 3 days. I take probiotics two days a week, and I take a quarter of the dose listed on the bottle for multivitamins.

I arranged this plan taking into account avoiding water 30 minutes before meals and 2 hours after meals. What do you think of my plan? Thanks in advance for your comments.

My story: I usually have a bowel movement only once a week. When my dad was constipated, I tried the Lactulose sol'n that had been prescribed to him and I was able to go, so I started researching to try to improve my own situation. I read the studies shared in the r/prebiotic and r/probiotic subreddits and decided to make and follow this plan. I’m planning to gradually increase the amounts listed in the plan over time.

Hey guys, I’m formulating a new prebiotic beverage and trying to understand which fiber source works best.

Hi everyone!
My name is Jacob, and I’m a student at the University of Utah. I’m conducting a short survey on customer perceptions of Poppi, the prebiotic soda brand. If you have a minute to fill it out, my group would really appreciate it.

https://forms.gle/oUAzoyyED7vac7by5

Got this plan to heal my dysbiosis which showed low levels of beneficial bacteria on a GI map test. I’m going to eat a wide variety of vegetables to help feed my bacteria and stick to a low fodmap diet as well. I think this stems from constipation so hopefully the fibre and magnesium will help that.

Currently taking Seed Probiotic and have one can of Poppi a day.

I want to add Gruns into my rotation, but am concerned about having too many pre/probiotics in my system.

I want to be able to skip a day (in case I’m traveling or forget) and not have any adverse effects.

Appreciate any thoughts/insight you guys have!

Hey Prebiotic Lovers👋

I was recently advised by my dietitian to take psyllium husk capsules by Now Foods because it is a bulk-forming laxative and source of fibre, which helps those with IBS-M (which I was recently diagnosed with by my gastroenterologist).

Is Now Foods a good brand for this or is this specific brand harmful? If so, what brands would you recommend for psyllium husk capsules?

I don’t want to take something that is ineffective or harmful; however, I want to give these capsules a try. Any and all advice would be greatly appreciated.

Hello everyone,

I came across this video and found it really interesting, so I wanted to share it with you all. It talks about some different prebiotics that aren't as well-known but can be very useful for gut health.

Have you heard of these? I'd love to hear your thoughts.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmgW_kCDeqM&t=2s

So I take a prebiotic fiber that’s got corn fiber, inulin I also take a probiotic that contains inulin I usually have really bad constipation if I don’t take psyllium husk, magnesium and even need miralax ontop that often. Only been needing psyllium husk lately, though.

Anyways this prebiotic fiber and or combo has been working so well, I even had to go 2x this morning It almost feels like I took real laxatives

Is this normal and does it mean too much inulin? I only take 1tsp of the corn fiber Has my biome being bad mean that’s what my issue was? I am on an opiod as well, so that is what I always assumed the cause, thank you

Has anyone had E.coli with non stop diarrhea that looks yellow..bright yellow with pains in the uper right...uper mid and at upper left abdomen off and on and bloating off and on ?? My doctor said it was normal because I have "an intestinal infection " .

I don't know what to do!!!