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
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Others are trying more experimental approaches, from koala probiotics to tree-planting drones.
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Emily Anthes Chang W. Lee, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
On the other hand, research suggests probiotics and prebiotics are relatively safe.
—Markham Heid, TIME, 9 Feb. 2024
Digestion: Pumpkin and probiotics aid in reducing occasional loose stool due to stress or dietary changes.
—Melissa Karns, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2024
Certain probiotics, like those from lactic acid sources, may increase lactase activity after digestion.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 7 Mar. 2024
Made from milk fermented with the bacteria, or probiotics, Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus, yogurt is rich in calcium, protein, B vitamins and minerals, including magnesium, phosphorus and potassium.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 1 Mar. 2024
Do all yogurts have probiotics? Most yogurt on the grocery shelves contains probiotics, but not all do.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2024
TikTok’s current obsession is coconut kefir, an ingredient that’s ideal for blending up delicious smoothies and shakes that are rich in probiotics.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2024
Its fermentation process promotes the growth of probiotics and creates amino acids, including glutamic acid.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2024
Emily Anthes Chang W. Lee, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
On the other hand, research suggests probiotics and prebiotics are relatively safe.
—Markham Heid, TIME, 9 Feb. 2024
Digestion: Pumpkin and probiotics aid in reducing occasional loose stool due to stress or dietary changes.
—Melissa Karns, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2024
Certain probiotics, like those from lactic acid sources, may increase lactase activity after digestion.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 7 Mar. 2024
Made from milk fermented with the bacteria, or probiotics, Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus, yogurt is rich in calcium, protein, B vitamins and minerals, including magnesium, phosphorus and potassium.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 1 Mar. 2024
Do all yogurts have probiotics? Most yogurt on the grocery shelves contains probiotics, but not all do.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2024
TikTok’s current obsession is coconut kefir, an ingredient that’s ideal for blending up delicious smoothies and shakes that are rich in probiotics.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2024
Its fermentation process promotes the growth of probiotics and creates amino acids, including glutamic acid.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 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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