Prebiotics are a specific type of dietary fiber that your body doesn’t digest—but your beneficial gut bacteria do. They feed your probiotics, helping them grow stronger, work harder, and stay active longer. Without prebiotics, probiotics are at a major disadvantage.
This is why Dr. Tennant’s® Probiotic Formula includes three potent, natural prebiotics that support the growth and performance of your gut’s good bacteria:
🌿 Inulin Fiber
Sourced from plants like chicory root, inulin is one of the most well-researched and effective prebiotic fibers available.
✅ Feeds beneficial bifidobacteria, which are critical for digestive balance and immune support.
✅ Increases short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) production, which strengthens the gut lining and reduces inflammation.
✅ Helps regulate bowel movements and reduce constipation.
Why it matters...
Inulin is especially effective at helping probiotics such as Bifidobacterium lactis and Bifidobacterium longum thrive—two of the key strains in our formula.
🌿 Jerusalem Artichoke
Often called a “super prebiotic,” Jerusalem artichoke is rich in a special form of inulin called fructooligosaccharides (FOS).
✅ Promotes the growth of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species.
✅ Supports mineral absorption (especially calcium and magnesium).
✅ Helps rebalance the gut microbiome after antibiotic use or digestive upset.
Why it matters...
This hearty, root-based fiber provides a slow, sustained release of food for probiotics, giving them energy over time and helping them form lasting colonies in your gut.
🌳 Baobab Fruit Powder
Baobab is a nutrient-dense fruit from Africa, prized not only for its high fiber content, but also for its rich antioxidant profile.
✅ Rich in polyphenols, which help reduce oxidative stress in the gut.
✅ Feeds good bacteria, while helping inhibit harmful strains.
✅ Supports regularity and provides a gentle, soothing fiber for the digestive tract.
Why it matters...
Baobab provides both soluble and insoluble fiber, making it one of the most comprehensive gut-supporting prebiotics available. It creates a balanced, nourishing environment for your gut flora to thrive.
The Synergy Makes All the Difference
By including these three targeted prebiotics—Inulin, Jerusalem artichoke, and Baobab—Dr. Tennant’s® Probiotic Formula doesn’t just send probiotics into battle alone. It sends them fully equipped, fed, and protected—so they can establish strong colonies and start transforming your gut from the inside out.
Without prebiotics, even the best probiotics may survive the trip…but they likely won’t stay long enough to help.
It’s your body. It’s your life. Ingredients matter.
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Dr. Tennant’s® Probiotic Formula provides a biological synergy with “good bacteria” (probiotics), “food for the probiotics” (prebiotics) and a protective, delayed-release delivery technology to maximize probiotic effectiveness and support a healthier GI system.