probiotic
Americannoun
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a food, usually dairy, or a dietary supplement containing live bacteria that replace or add to the beneficial bacteria normally present in the gastrointestinal tract.
This chewable probiotic is packed with 10 billion live cultures.
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a bacterium in a food or dietary supplement that replaces or adds to the beneficial bacteria normally present in the gastrointestinal tract.
The probiotic in this product is a close cousin of brewer's yeast.
adjective
noun
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a harmless bacterium that helps to protect the body from harmful bacteria
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a substance that encourages the growth of natural healthy bacteria in the gut
adjective
Etymology
Origin of probiotic
First recorded in 1950-55; pro- 1 + biotic, modeled on antibiotic
Example Sentences
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Tailored probiotics are one possible approach, and this study represents an important step in that direction.
From Science Daily
It contains a mix of naturally occurring probiotic bacteria and yeasts created during the traditional fermentation of goat's milk with live kefir grains.
From Science Daily
Both were tested on multiple types of bacteria, including harmful strains like Staphylococcus aureus and E. coli, as well as beneficial probiotic bacteria such as Lactobacillus rhamnosus.
From Science Daily
These experiments also identified probiotic effects, indicating bamboo may help support gut health by encouraging the growth of beneficial bacteria.
From Science Daily
Research also suggests it may have probiotic effects that promote healthier bacteria in both the mouth and the gut.
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