BIOLOGY IN HUMAN WELFARE
HUMAN HEALTH AND DISEASE
Question
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Probiotic
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Prebiotic
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Carbohydrate
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Organic molecule
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Detailed explanation-1: -Probiotics are live microorganisms that are intended to have health benefits when consumed or applied to the body. They can be found in yogurt and other fermented foods, dietary supplements, and beauty products.
Detailed explanation-2: -The most commonly used probiotic microorganisms against these pathogens are: Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, Saccharomyces boulardii, Bifidobacterium bifidum and Bacillus coagulans.
Detailed explanation-3: -Probiotics are often called “good” or “helpful” bacteria because they help keep your gut healthy. You can find probiotics in supplements and some foods, like yogurt. Doctors often suggest them to help with digestive problems.
Detailed explanation-4: -Probiotics are foods or supplements that contain live microorganisms intended to maintain or improve the “good” bacteria (normal microflora) in the body. Prebiotics are foods (typically high-fiber foods) that act as food for human microflora.