Probiotic bacteria are natural inha

Probiotic bacteria are natural inhabitants of the human gut . They beneficially affect human health by improving the gut microdiota balance and the defences against pathogens .
A probiotic can be defined as a not digestible food ingredient that beneficially affects the human boby , selectively stimulating the increase and or activity of one or a limited group of colon bacteria .
Inulin is an oligosaccharide extracted from commonly consumed plants , like onions , asparagus root , jerusalem artichoke tuber , wheat , banana , Chinese chives , burdock , garlic , honey , oat , pine , rye and chicory .
It is officially recognized as a natural food ingredient and is classified as a dietary fibre in most European countries .