Definition of "Probiotic"

Last modified: 12 days



Probiotics contain microorganisms which claim to provide health benefits when consumed. The benefits of probiotics have not been substantiated by studies yet.

MOA
  • The dependence of intestinal microbes on food, makes it possible to adopt measures to modify the flora, and replace harmful microbes with useful ones
Claimed benefits
  • Decrease of potentially pathogenic GI microorganisms
  • Reduction of GI discomfort
  • Strengthening of the immune system
  • Improvement of the skin's function
  • Improvement of bowel regularity
  • Strengthening of the resistance to cedar pollen allergens
  • Decrease in body pathogens
  • Reduction of flatulence and bloating
  • Protection of DNA
  • Protection of proteins and lipids from oxidative damage
  • Maintaining of individual intestinal microbiota in subjects receiving antibiotic Tx
See also

Find a practitioner


Practitioner count: 0
Sponsor a disease. And see how your proceeds help.
$1
Express interest
$10
Write text
$40
Write FAQ
$100
Snap photos
$400
Record audio
$1k
Produce video
$4k
Interview experts



Definition of Probiotic | Autoprac


RSS feeds: Most recent Most viewed