What are Probiotics A probiotic is a live microbial feed supplement which beneficially affects the intestinal microbial balance. Although referring to the supplementation of animal feeds for farm animals, the definition is easily applied to human probiotics. The major consumption of probiotics by humans is in the form of dairy-based foods containing intestinal species of lactobacilli and bifidobacteria. Consumption of the probiotic affects the composition of the intestinal microflora. This effect of the probiotic on the intestinal ecosystem, impacts in some beneficial way on the consumer. A number of potential benefits arising from changes to the intestinal milieu through the agency of probiotics have been proposed:
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