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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Researchers awarded $7 million to innovate probiotic treatments for lung infections

Researchers awarded $7 million to innovate probiotic treatments for lung infections

Exploring the role of gut microbes in the aging process

Exploring the role of gut microbes in the aging process

Scientists uncover two Crohn’s disease subtypes using lab-grown intestines, offering hope for personalized therapies

Scientists uncover two Crohn’s disease subtypes using lab-grown intestines, offering hope for personalized therapies

Microcins offer promising new approach to treating cholera

Microcins offer promising new approach to treating cholera

Natural probiotic present in gut shortly after birth

Natural probiotic present in gut shortly after birth

Study reveals key bacteria for developing personalized probiotics for newborns

Study reveals key bacteria for developing personalized probiotics for newborns

Fermented foods' health impacts analyzed in groundbreaking European study

Fermented foods' health impacts analyzed in groundbreaking European study

Fermented lingonberry juice shown to reduce inflammation and support gut health in IBD

Fermented lingonberry juice shown to reduce inflammation and support gut health in IBD

Should extremely preterm infants be given probiotics?

Should extremely preterm infants be given probiotics?

Unique strain of probiotic bacteria shows potential in combating inflammatory diseases

Unique strain of probiotic bacteria shows potential in combating inflammatory diseases

Probiotic offers protection against intestinal damage

Probiotic offers protection against intestinal damage

Mother's gut bacteria during pregnancy promote healthy brain development in the fetus

Mother's gut bacteria during pregnancy promote healthy brain development in the fetus

Early exposure to 'forever chemicals' alters gut microbiome and increases metabolic disease risk

Early exposure to 'forever chemicals' alters gut microbiome and increases metabolic disease risk

Mare milk may be a feasible natural ingredient to prepare yogurt and probiotic ice creams

Mare milk may be a feasible natural ingredient to prepare yogurt and probiotic ice creams

Brain circuits connecting stress to gut bacteria reveal new pathways for immune regulation

Brain circuits connecting stress to gut bacteria reveal new pathways for immune regulation

Yogurt with probiotics and honey boosts gut bacteria but no digestive or cognitive benefits

Yogurt with probiotics and honey boosts gut bacteria but no digestive or cognitive benefits

Honey enhances probiotic survival in yogurt

Honey enhances probiotic survival in yogurt

Natural compound from skin bacteria shows promise as tyrosinase inhibitor for skincare

Natural compound from skin bacteria shows promise as tyrosinase inhibitor for skincare

Probiotic LGG reduces necrotizing enterocolitis risk in preterm infants

Probiotic LGG reduces necrotizing enterocolitis risk in preterm infants

Unraveling the microbial dynamics of spontaneous fermentation

Unraveling the microbial dynamics of spontaneous fermentation

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