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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Managing diabetes with probiotics and synbiotics

Managing diabetes with probiotics and synbiotics

Probiotics plus vitamin D supplements may improve cognitive function in individuals with schizophrenia

Probiotics plus vitamin D supplements may improve cognitive function in individuals with schizophrenia

Maternal influences on food allergy prevention: A closer look at diet and environment

Maternal influences on food allergy prevention: A closer look at diet and environment

Gut-friendly psychobiotics could brighten moods and fight depression

Gut-friendly psychobiotics could brighten moods and fight depression

Study identifies microbiota signatures associated with KRAS mutations in colorectal cancer patients

Study identifies microbiota signatures associated with KRAS mutations in colorectal cancer patients

From gut to mind: Exploring prebiotics and probiotics as dual fighters against depression and obesity

From gut to mind: Exploring prebiotics and probiotics as dual fighters against depression and obesity

The whey to go: Researchers unlock the potential of whey-derived proteins for cancer prevention

The whey to go: Researchers unlock the potential of whey-derived proteins for cancer prevention

Study highlights causal associations between gut microbes and hypothyroidism

Study highlights causal associations between gut microbes and hypothyroidism

Researchers study newborn piglets to better understand the progression of influenza

Researchers study newborn piglets to better understand the progression of influenza

Bacteria commonly found in the body play a significant role in causing stomach cancer

Bacteria commonly found in the body play a significant role in causing stomach cancer

Researchers find link between gut bacteria and the success of milk-allergy oral immunotherapy

Researchers find link between gut bacteria and the success of milk-allergy oral immunotherapy

Can postbiotics improve athletic performance and recovery?

Can postbiotics improve athletic performance and recovery?

Eating live microbe-rich foods linked to better heart health

Eating live microbe-rich foods linked to better heart health

The impact of quinoa bioactive compounds on gut health

The impact of quinoa bioactive compounds on gut health

Missing gut microbes after antibiotics and a high-fat diet may be to blame for sugar-free candy and gum giving you gas

Missing gut microbes after antibiotics and a high-fat diet may be to blame for sugar-free candy and gum giving you gas

Turning wine waste into wellness: Grape pomace's journey from by-product to superfood

Turning wine waste into wellness: Grape pomace's journey from by-product to superfood

Nutrigenomics paves the way for customized diets in lactose intolerance care

Nutrigenomics paves the way for customized diets in lactose intolerance care

Dietary carotenoids may reduce risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, study suggests

Dietary carotenoids may reduce risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, study suggests

Is a gluten-free diet always the healthier choice for women?

Is a gluten-free diet always the healthier choice for women?

Sweetener 'Stevia' does not alter gut microbiota composition, confirms new study

Sweetener 'Stevia' does not alter gut microbiota composition, confirms new study

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