Probiotic

Introduction: Probiotic

Description of Probiotic

Probiotic: Live microbial DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS which beneficially affect the host animal by improving its intestinal microbial balance. Antibiotics and other related compounds are not included in this definition. In humans, lactobacilli are commonly used as probiotics, either as single species or in mixed culture with other bacteria. Other genera that have been used are bifidobacteria and streptococci. (J. Nutr. 1995;125:1401-12)
Source: Diseases Database

Probiotic: Live microbial DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS which beneficially affect the host animal by improving its intestinal microbial balance. Antibiotics and other related compounds are not included in this definition. In humans, lactobacilli are commonly used as probiotics, either as single species or in mixed culture with other bacteria. Other genera that have been used are bifidobacteria and streptococci. (J. Nutr. 1995;125:1401-12).
Source: MeSH 2007

Probiotic: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Probiotic:

• Veterinary
• Medicine
• Therapeutic
• Preparation
• Bacteria
• Effect
• Gut
• Flora
• Antibiotic
• Therapy

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For a description of Probiotic, see:

• biotherapeutic agent

Source: CRISP

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• Probiotics for treating infectious diarrhoea (Cochrane Review)

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