probiotics
Sign in to savethumb|right|A bottle of Yakult, a probiotic drink containing [[Lactobacillus paracasei]] Probiotics are live microorganisms in that are intended to support or improve the health and wellbeing of a host organism. They are commonly used in both humans and animals. Although the term refers to the microorganisms themselves, probiotics can be consumed through a range of products including yogurt, cheese, certain fermented foods (such as nattō), as well as capsules containing a single strain or a defined mixture of strains.
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- Definition
- In food
- Dosage
- Side effects
- Consumption
- Regulation
- Yogurt labeling
- History
- Etymology
- Research
- Acute otitis media
- Allergies
- Asthma
- Antibiotic-associated diarrhea
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Blood pressure
- Cholesterol
- Depression and anxiety
- Diarrhea
- Dermatitis
- Acne
- Glycemic control
- ''Helicobacter pylori''
- Immune function and infections
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Necrotizing enterocolitis
- Pregnancy
- Recurrent abdominal pain
- Dry eye
- Urinary tract
- General research
- Formulations
- Multiple probiotics
- Strains
- Storage temperature
- Scientific guidelines for testing
- See also
- References
thumb|right|A bottle of Yakult, a probiotic drink containing [[Lactobacillus paracasei]] Probiotics are live microorganisms in that are intended to support or improve the health and wellbeing of a host organism. They are commonly used in both humans and animals. Although the term refers to the microorganisms themselves, probiotics can be consumed through a range of products including yogurt, cheese, certain fermented foods (such as nattō), as well as capsules containing a single strain or a defined mixture of strains.
Probiotics are regarded as generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which supports their safety when used as intended, although this designation does not establish their effectiveness or specific health benefits. Many claimed health benefits, such as treating eczema or curing vaginal infections, lack substantial scientific support.