Your gut is home to trillions of microorganisms that control your digestion, immunity, energy, and mood.

To keep them thriving, you need the right fuel.

Prebiotics and Probiotics

Both support gut health-but in very different way

Prebiotics: The fuel

What they are: Plant fibers that feed the good bacteria already in your gut.
Where to find them: Garlic, onions, bananas, oats, beans, chicory root, fenugreek, Jerusalem artichoke

What they do:

• Feed your native gut bacteria and help them multiply
• Slows down sugar absorption. Keeps blood glucose levels steady and prevent spikes
• Support regular digestion and reduce constipation
• Boost mineral absorption (calcium, magnesium)
• Strengthen immunity by increasing white blood cells
• Improve mood and energy through gut-brain connection

Probiotics: The Reinforcements

What they are: Live bacteria you consume to temporarily boost gut balance.
Where to find them: Yoghurt, kefir, kimchi, kombucha, supplements

What they do:

• Help break down food and ease IBS/IBD symptoms
• Replenish bacteria lost during antibiotic treatment
• Support immune defence and antibody production
• May improve mood through the gut-brain axis
• Some strains help with skin conditions and UTIs

The problem with probiotics

Most die before reaching your gut -
Stomach acid kills them

Fragile and finicky -
Need refrigeration, ideal conditions

Benefits stop when you stop taking them -
You're renting, not building

Fragile and finicky -
What works for others might not work for you

Why prebiotics win

How they work

Results

Stability

Consistency

Prebiotics

  • Feed existing bacteria

  • Long-term microbiome health

  • Shelf-stable plant fibers

  • Reliable daily support

Probiotics

  • Add temporary bacteria

  • Short-term relief

  • Fragile, often needs cold
    temperatures to survive

  • Hit or miss by strain

The bottom line

Prebiotics build. Probiotics visit.

Prebiotics feed the trillions of beneficial bacteria already adapted to YOUR gut - creating stable, long-lasting improvements in digestion, immunity, and overall wellness.

Probiotics? They're temporary guests that rarely stick around.

That's why 1Shot is powered by FiberShot™ -

A five-fiber prebiotic blend that delivers consistent, everyday gut support.

No fragile bacteria. No guesswork. Just results that last.

Side effects (the honest truth)

Both can cause mild, temporary digestive effects as your gut adjusts:

• Gas or bloating

• Mild discomfort

• Loose stools

How to avoid it: Start small, increase gradually.
When to check with your doctor: If you have chronic disease, weakened immunity, or serious health conditions.

Why 1shot chose prebiotics

We chose prebiotics because they work - consistently, reliably, for the long haul.

1Shot delivers 9 - 10g of prebiotic fiber per can.

No live bacteria that die in transit. No refrigeration. No trial and error.
Just a refreshing soda that strengthens your gut from within, every day.

That’s gut intelligence.

Try 1Shot