Prebiotics

🧠 A New Generation of Prebiotics

 (and why they matter for you)

While olive oil doesn’t contain fiber (like classic prebiotics such as inulin), its polyphenols — especially oleuropein, oleocanthal, and hydroxytyrosol — are now recognized as prebiotic compounds because:

  • They aren’t digested in the small intestine

  • They reach the colon intact

  • They’re selectively metabolized by beneficial gut bacteria like Lactobacillus and Bifidobacteria

  • They help inhibit harmful bacteria and reduce gut inflammation

✅ Key Benefits of Prebiotics: 

  1. Nourish Good Bacteria
    • Prebiotics help probiotics grow and thrive — without them, probiotics won’t stick around.
  2. Support Gut Lining Integrity
    • They produce short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) like butyrate, which heal the intestinal lining — crucial for Celiac recovery and leaky gut.
  3. Reduce Inflammation
    • SCFAs made from prebiotics also lower inflammation systemically, including in the brain and joints.
  4. Help Control Candida Overgrowth
    • A diverse, well-fed microbiome outcompetes Candida, making it harder for yeast to thrive.
  5. Improve Nutrient Absorption
    • A balanced gut helps you better absorb minerals like magnesium, calcium, and iron.
  6. Enhance Mood and Brain Health
    • Prebiotics feed microbes that produce neurotransmitters like GABA and serotonin — this supports your mood, sleep, and mental clarity.

High-Phenolic, High-Functioning

With polyphenol levels far exceeding industry standards (often 450 mg/kg to 550 mg/kg and upwards to 1800 mg/kg), Bonitates offers more than flavor — it delivers functional nutrition. Scientific studies link high-phenolic olive oil to improved gut health, immune regulation, metabolic balance, and anti-inflammatory protection.

Enhanced by Co-mill — Lavender, Meyer Lemon

When paired with our comilled blends, the benefits deepen:

  • 🌿 Lavender – Supports sleep and relaxation

  • 🍋 Meyer Lemon – Limonene promotes digestion, bile flow, and microbial homeostasis.

Together, these ingredients synergize with our high-phenolic base to amplify microbiome benefits.

How to Use It

  • Take 1 packet daily in morning on an empty stomach or mixed into a cold-pressed juice or morning smoothie for optimal nutrient absorption and gut activation.

  • Use as a finishing oil on meals — from roasted veggies to grilled proteins — to protect polyphenols and infuse dishes with functional flavor.

  • Take 1 packet daily in the evening with meal or with a tea for optimal sleep and relaxation