A Probiotic is a culture of bacteria designed to set up  normal gut flora 
(usually a species of lactobacilli).
A Prebiotic is the culture media/nutrition that supports  the growth of the 
normal bacteria (ie. oligosaccharides).  They are not the  same.  
 
Nancy
Nancy E. Wight MD, IBCLC, FABM,  FAAP
Neonatologist
Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women and Rady Children's  Hospital San Diego
Medical Director, Sharp HealthCare Lactation  Services
San Diego, CA 
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