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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Experts also suggest adding supplements like prebiotics, probiotics, and omega-3 fatty acids to enhance skin health.567
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Rachael Zimlich, Verywell Health, 17 July 2025
These findings show that probiotics, when used in a targeted manner, also influence emotional balance.
—Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 17 July 2025
The meeting further presented the extraordinary evidence that effective treatments for these issues are already available, such as anti-histamines, probiotics, mast cell stabilisers – simple, cheap, low risk medications which have made the difference between someone working and not working.
—Nancy Doyle, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Perhaps someday doctors will be able to tip the balance toward the bacteria’s benefits — with probiotics, perhaps, or even with gene editing.
—F.d. Flam, Twin Cities, 2 July 2025
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Rachael Zimlich, Verywell Health, 17 July 2025
These findings show that probiotics, when used in a targeted manner, also influence emotional balance.
—Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 17 July 2025
The meeting further presented the extraordinary evidence that effective treatments for these issues are already available, such as anti-histamines, probiotics, mast cell stabilisers – simple, cheap, low risk medications which have made the difference between someone working and not working.
—Nancy Doyle, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Perhaps someday doctors will be able to tip the balance toward the bacteria’s benefits — with probiotics, perhaps, or even with gene editing.
—F.d. Flam, Twin Cities, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for probiotic
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“Probiotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/probiotic. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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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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