What are probiotics?
- Live organisms that help improve the environment of the intestinal tract.
- Help maintain microbial balance in the intestines.
- Help inhibit growth of harmful bacteria.
- Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, Streptococcus and Lactococcus are probiotics.
What are prebiotics?
- Non-digestible food/nutrient sources that stimulate the growth or activity of beneficial bacteria in the intestines.
- Influence intestinal bacteria by helping probiotics to grow.
- Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) is an excellent source of prebiotics.
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