Probiotic

Probiotic
A microbe that protects its host and can prevent disease. The most common probiotic today is Lactobacillus acidopholous, found in yogurt, acidopholous milk, and supplements. Probiotics counter an unfortunate effect of treatment with antibiotics — the decimation of helpful intestinal bacteria. Probiotics given in combination with antibiotics are useful in preventing antibiotic-associated diarrhea. The yeast S. boulardii and three strains of Lactobacillus have been shown to be useful in this situation.
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Relating to probiosis.

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pro·bi·ot·ic prō-bī-'ät-ik, -bē- n a preparation (as a dietary supplement) containing live bacteria (as lactobacilli) that is taken orally to restore beneficial bacteria to the body also a bacterium in such a preparation
probiotic adj

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pro·bi·ot·ic (pro″bi-otґik) a preparation of nonpathogenic microorganisms introduced into the body for their health benefits, such as Lactobacillus acidophilus ingested to modify the intestinal microflora.

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