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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Probiotics improve ovarian damage in premature menopausal mice

Probiotics improve ovarian damage in premature menopausal mice

Researchers find gut bacteria rapidly soak up ‘forever chemicals’

Researchers find gut bacteria rapidly soak up ‘forever chemicals’

Spaceflight exposes astronauts to hidden threats in their gut

Spaceflight exposes astronauts to hidden threats in their gut

Can a global vault save the world’s threatened microbiomes?

Can a global vault save the world’s threatened microbiomes?

Pesticides found to disrupt specific gut bacteria linked to inflammation

Pesticides found to disrupt specific gut bacteria linked to inflammation

Missing gut bacteria in US babies triples allergy and eczema risk

Missing gut bacteria in US babies triples allergy and eczema risk

Probiotics remain potent in simple plant-based drinks

Probiotics remain potent in simple plant-based drinks

Scientists warn of rising threat as poultry disease shows signs of jumping to humans

Scientists warn of rising threat as poultry disease shows signs of jumping to humans

Nanoplastics reshape gut microbiome, weakening gut defenses

Nanoplastics reshape gut microbiome, weakening gut defenses

Study reveals mechanisms behind antibiotic-related immune disruptions in infants

Study reveals mechanisms behind antibiotic-related immune disruptions in infants

Eating more pulses and vegetables lowers stress by boosting beneficial gut bacteria, study finds

Eating more pulses and vegetables lowers stress by boosting beneficial gut bacteria, study finds

Early gut bacteria may help protect babies from respiratory infections

Early gut bacteria may help protect babies from respiratory infections

Exploring the link between microbial balance and aging mechanisms

Exploring the link between microbial balance and aging mechanisms

Repeated antibiotics in preterm infants linked to long-term lung problems

Repeated antibiotics in preterm infants linked to long-term lung problems

Probiotics show promise in supporting breast cancer patients during chemotherapy

Probiotics show promise in supporting breast cancer patients during chemotherapy

New insights into facial bacteria may improve acne treatment strategies

New insights into facial bacteria may improve acne treatment strategies

Breakthrough DNA editing in Lactobacillus offers safer probiotics

Breakthrough DNA editing in Lactobacillus offers safer probiotics

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

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