Spices show prebiotic activity; Gen Xers increase restaurant visits

Spices display prebiotic activity
Certain spices show high antioxidant potential and provide prebiotic effects, according to a study published in the Journal of Food Science. Researchers examined the prebiotic potential, chemical composition, and antioxidant capacity of black pepper, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, ginger, Mediterranean oregano, rosemary, and turmeric.

All spice extracts, except for turmeric, enhanced the growth of Bifidobacterium spp. and Lactobacillus spp., and all spices exhibited i…