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Emma · 10-23-2005, 03:19 AM

It's prebiotic, not probiotic that HH contains.

Probiotic = friendly bacteria, like AviPro, Protexin, BeneBac

Prebiotic = food for the friendly bacteria already in the gut.

I don't have a packet to hand (I empty mine into a plastic container) but it will probably be something like inulin or another fructo-oligosaccharide - basically substances which the good bacteria can eat thus keeping the gut happy.

10-23-2005, 03:19 AM
Emma Hamster Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Somerset, UK Posts: 877	It's prebiotic, not probiotic that HH contains. Probiotic = friendly bacteria, like AviPro, Protexin, BeneBac Prebiotic = food for the friendly bacteria already in the gut. I don't have a packet to hand (I empty mine into a plastic container) but it will probably be something like inulin or another fructo-oligosaccharide - basically substances which the good bacteria can eat thus keeping the gut happy. __________________ Emma Hamster Central Moderator Owned by Merry, Pippin, Lola & Shirley (roborovskis) Toby & Hazel (syrians) Missing my angel Phoebe