Probiotic

Probiotics are live microorganisms thought to be healthy for the host organism. According to the currently adopted definition by FAO/WHO, probiotics are: "Live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host".
What are Probiotics?

Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that are thought to be beneficial in preventing several health conditions. They are usually consumed as supplements or yoghurts and are also referred to as “good bacteria.”

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What sauerkraut can do for your gut

What sauerkraut can do for your gut

Probiotics improve emotional state in healthy adults, study finds

Probiotics improve emotional state in healthy adults, study finds

Fecal microbiota transplantation emerges as a promising approach to H. pylori eradication

Fecal microbiota transplantation emerges as a promising approach to H. pylori eradication

Supplements over salmon? Study finds pregnant women choose capsules over food

Supplements over salmon? Study finds pregnant women choose capsules over food

Gut microbiome interventions could stop type 1 diabetes in its tracks

Gut microbiome interventions could stop type 1 diabetes in its tracks

New study explores link between gut microbiome and autism spectrum disorder

New study explores link between gut microbiome and autism spectrum disorder

This molecule links your diet to stroke and Alzheimer’s—here’s how to stop it

This molecule links your diet to stroke and Alzheimer’s—here’s how to stop it

C. diff uses toxic compound to gain competitive advantage in the gut

C. diff uses toxic compound to gain competitive advantage in the gut

Small intestine grows in response to pregnancy in mice

Small intestine grows in response to pregnancy in mice

Can yogurt and kefir help prevent osteoporosis? Scientists examine the facts

Can yogurt and kefir help prevent osteoporosis? Scientists examine the facts

Probiotic drink kefir shows promise in preventing Alzheimer’s

Probiotic drink kefir shows promise in preventing Alzheimer’s

How your gut microbiome shapes anxiety

How your gut microbiome shapes anxiety

Synthetic microbiome therapy offers new hope against C. difficile infections

Synthetic microbiome therapy offers new hope against C. difficile infections

The Future of CBD research, marketing, and regulation

The Future of CBD research, marketing, and regulation

Early gut microbiota linked to food sensitivities in infants

Early gut microbiota linked to food sensitivities in infants

Milk boosts gut-friendly bacteria while cheese alters microbiome balance, study reveals

Milk boosts gut-friendly bacteria while cheese alters microbiome balance, study reveals

Do probiotics enhance sports performance?

Do probiotics enhance sports performance?

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