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Question
Write a short note on probiotics.
Answer in Brief
Solution
Probiotics:
Probiotics are live food supplements used in yoghurt and other fermented milk products. Example: Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium bifidum. These bacteria improve the microbial spectrum in the gut and thus contribute to the following effects:
- Decrease the risk of colon cancer
- Decrease cholesterol absorption
- Prevent diarrheal diseases by increasing immunity power.
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Relationship Between Man and Microbes Balances, Imbalances and Uses
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Chapter 16: Microorganisms - Exercises [Page 190]
