A lot of us know that good probiotic foods can aid in digestion and gut health, but did you know that by pairing those with prebiotics, you’ll gain even more digestive benefits? Prebiotics are a type of non-digestible fiber compound that are fermented by the gut microflora in the colon.

In 2011, a study was conducted using rats to find the efficacy of using horse chestnut extract and flaxseed oil to improve the effect of probiotics. Both of these natural substances made prebiotics more effective. Scientists conducting the study point out that prebiotics are useful agents to help prevent and treat colon cancer.