probiotic
noun
pro·bi·ot·ic
prō-bī-ˈä-tik 
-bē-ˈä-
: a microorganism (such as lactobacillus) that when consumed (as in a food or a dietary supplement) maintains or restores beneficial bacteria to the digestive tract
also
: a product or preparation that contains such microorganisms compare prebiotic
probiotic
adjective
Examples of probiotic in a Sentence
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What are the positive and negative effects of probiotics?
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Jenny McCoy, Glamour, 25 Apr. 2024
Aside from the multivitamins that meet or exceed 100% of daily recommendations, this supplement also includes probiotics, digestive enzymes, and adaptogens, which not everyone may want.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2024
Efficacy of probiotics in the treatment of acute diarrhea in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials
Pediatrics in Review.
—Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 18 Apr. 2024
Some studies show that this strain of probiotics may also reduce the incidences of other allergic manifestations, such as asthma and eczema,12 in children with a cow’s milk allergy.
—Lainey Younkin, Ms, Rd, Parents, 15 Mar. 2024
Yogurt has long been known as a healthy food for its high content of probiotics and protein.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 14 Mar. 2024
On the other hand, probiotics are the good bacteria themselves.
—Tracy Achonwa, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2024
Call recommends starting by picking one or two areas to focus on, like cutting out artificial sweeteners or boosting gut health with probiotics.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2024
Others are trying more experimental approaches, from koala probiotics to tree-planting drones.
—Emily Anthes Chang W. Lee, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
Jenny McCoy, Glamour, 25 Apr. 2024
Aside from the multivitamins that meet or exceed 100% of daily recommendations, this supplement also includes probiotics, digestive enzymes, and adaptogens, which not everyone may want.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2024
Efficacy of probiotics in the treatment of acute diarrhea in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials
Pediatrics in Review.
—Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 18 Apr. 2024
Some studies show that this strain of probiotics may also reduce the incidences of other allergic manifestations, such as asthma and eczema,12 in children with a cow’s milk allergy.
—Lainey Younkin, Ms, Rd, Parents, 15 Mar. 2024
Yogurt has long been known as a healthy food for its high content of probiotics and protein.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 14 Mar. 2024
On the other hand, probiotics are the good bacteria themselves.
—Tracy Achonwa, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2024
Call recommends starting by picking one or two areas to focus on, like cutting out artificial sweeteners or boosting gut health with probiotics.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2024
Others are trying more experimental approaches, from koala probiotics to tree-planting drones.
—Emily Anthes Chang W. Lee, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
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probiotic
noun
pro·bi·ot·ic
prō-bī-ˈät-ik, -bē-
: a microorganism (such as lactobacillus or bifidobacterium) that when consumed (as in a food or a dietary supplement) maintains or restores beneficial bacteria to the digestive tract
also
: a product or preparation that contains such microorganisms compare prebiotic
probiotic
adjective
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