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probiotic
[ proh-bahy-ot-ik ]
noun
- 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: Compare prebiotic ( def 3 ).
This chewable probiotic is packed with 10 billion live cultures.
- 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
- being or relating to a food or dietary supplement containing live bacteria that replace or add to the beneficial bacteria normally present in the gastrointestinal tract:
The doctor recommended a probiotic yogurt drink for my stomach problems.
probiotic
/ ˌəʊɪˈɒɪ /
noun
- a harmless bacterium that helps to protect the body from harmful bacteria
- a substance that encourages the growth of natural healthy bacteria in the gut
adjective
- of or relating to probiotics
probiotic yogurt
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of probiotic1
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of probiotic1
Example Sentences
And I take a little probiotic because I am 48.
And while you're thinking what you might put in the shopping trolley, the jury is still out on whether prebiotics and probiotics that change the good bacteria in your gut also benefit immunity.
People who champion raw water claim it has health benefits, such as essential minerals and beneficial bacteria called probiotics, that are stripped from tap water.
This strategy may be more effective than taking probiotics directly, as new bacteria added to the intestinal tract have been previously shown to only live for a limited period in the gut.
A new class of over-the-counter probiotic supplements claim to prevent hangovers by reducing gut acetaldehyde.
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