Should You Take Probiotics and Fiber Together?

Published September 26, 2022

Fiber has long been touted as an essential component of any person’s diet. Similarly, probiotics have also gained widespread popularity. As a result, many people are wondering if can take the two together and gain their benefits simultaneously.

So can you take probiotics and fiber together? The short answer is yes. It is indeed possible to take the two in conjunction without getting an upset stomach.

Now with that said, I’d like to dive deeper into the subject. That way, you’ll know everything there is about it and not be left with any unanswered questions. So without further ado, let’s begin!

Probiotics Vs. Fiber

• Probiotics

Probiotics refer to any type of “good bacteria” that promotes general health. They can be found in a wide variety of foods. However, they’ve become increasingly popular in supplement form because they’re easier to take that way. That said, not all probiotics have the same benefits.

For example, take Bionaze, which is a probiotic supplement formulated from a proprietary blend of two probiotic strains –  BLIS K12 and BL-04. Together, these strains work to alleviate throat, nose, mouth, and ear conditions such as sinusitis, allergies, halitosis, asthma, and rhinovirus.

You may not be aware of it but there are already probiotics in your body. As a matter of fact, an entire ecosystem of both good and bad bacteria is present within your body. Many refer to this ecosystem as gut microbiota. Like any other ecosystem, this can become imbalanced due to a variety of reasons.

• Fiber

Although fiber has been consumed by man since prehistoric times, the term “dietary fiber” was only coined back in 1950. Now for those unaware, the term dietary fiber pertains to the micronutrient made up of lignin and nondigestible carbohydrates intact in plants

In simple terms, fiber is the component in edible plant matter that the body can’t digest. Despite that, it’s beneficial because it facilitates the passage of food through the digestive tract.

Examples of popular commercial fibers include Citrucel, Benefiber, and Metamucil. Meanwhile, pears, chickpeas, barley, lentils, and berries are just a few examples of fiber-rich foods.

Like probiotics, not all fiber is the same. Fiber is broadly classified into two categories – soluble and insoluble. While neither of the two can be digested, soluble fiber can be fermented by probiotics, essentially making it a prebiotic inside your body’s gastrointestinal tract.

Putting It All Together