The idea behind synbiotics is that the prebiotics help the probiotics survive in your intestines. This could help balance your gut bacteria, which is thought to benefit your gut health, metabolism, and immune system. What the research says:
: “Probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics- a review.”: “Role of Probiotic Bacilli in Developing Synbiotic Food: Challenges and Opportunities.” American Society for Nutrition: “Synbiotic pasta found to enhance the health of obese individuals with or without hyperglycemia.
”"Daily consumption of a synbiotic yogurt decreases energy intake but does not improve gastrointestinal transit time: a double-blind, randomized, crossover study in healthy adults.":"Comparison of synbiotic beverages produced from riceberry malt extract using selected free and encapsulated probiotic lactic acid bacteria."