Hi  – ok, so I’m not sure who is advising you to do so because prebiotics are soluble and insoluble fibers that specifically aid with microbial colonization, and which can be fermented by commensal gut microbes in the lower digestive tract. Prebiotics are basically food for our gut bugs, and while it can help improve microbiome health for a well-balanced microbiome, it can actually cause a person to feel worse if there are microbial overgrowths like SIBO, SIFO, etc. Here’s a handout that explains the difference between fiber, prebiotics and resistant starch, and a food list at the end with examples of each.

To assist with protein digestion however, either a digestive enzyme containing pepsin or digestive bitters would be better suited to help with that.

But again, while these digestive aids are helpful in offering rapid relief, they won’t be addressing WHY you need help breaking down protein. Good strong stomach acid is needed for that, and so if you wish to get to the root cause of the possibility of low stomach acid, please watch this video here in the Gut Health Masterclass course which explains the different reasons for hypochlorhydria (i.e. low stomach acid).

Please let me know if you have any other questions.

 there are few good brands out there and I share a few in the Hydration pillar in the Beginner’s Health Roadmap here.

And here are some other brands (log into the B Better Fullscript dispensary to see them):

-Trace Minerals ConcenTrace
-Seeking Health Optimal Electrolytes
-LMNT (not in Fullscript)