probiotic
Healthy bacterial supplement
Probiotic describes live microorganisms—usually bacteria or yeasts—that provide health benefits when consumed, particularly for digestive function.
Probiotic foods like yogurt, kefir, and kimchi contain these beneficial cultures.
As a noun, a probiotic is a supplement or food containing such organisms: She takes a daily probiotic for gut health.
The term contrasts with prebiotic, which refers to fiber that feeds beneficial bacteria.
Fermented milk product
- kefirCultured milk drink
- kimchiFermented Korean vegetables
- sauerkrautLacto-fermented cabbage
- kombuchaFermented tea drink
miso · tempeh · natto · pickles · kvass · lassi · cultured · fermented
Nucleus-free single-celled organisms
- LactobacillusLactic acid-producing bacterial genus
- BifidobacteriumAnaerobic gut flora genus
- strainExcessive stretching force
- cultureCollective social practices
colony · microorganism · acidophilus · diversity · colonization · viability · spore · resident
Digestive tract, or instinct
- intestineDigestive tract organ
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- gastrointestinalRelating to digestive tract
- floraPlants of a region
stomach · microflora · fermentation · bloating · IBS · constipation · diarrhea · regularity
Enclosed dose container
- pillSolid medicine dose
- powderFine dry particles
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
refrigerated · shelf-stable · potency · billion · daily · formulation · multi-strain · pharmacy
Protected from harm
- wellnessOverall state of health
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- allergiesAdverse immune responses
- eczemaInflammatory skin disorder
mood · serotonin · prevention · therapeutic · recovery · resilience · well-being · vitality
Emotionally detached, medically precise
- trialJudicial examination of claims
- efficacyAbility to produce results
- evidenceFacts supporting truth
- studiesLearns through examination
placebo · randomized · peer-reviewed · mechanism · survivability · adhesion · outcome · dosing
yogurt
Fermented milk product
- kefirCultured milk drink
- kimchiFermented Korean vegetables
- sauerkrautLacto-fermented cabbage
kombucha · miso · tempeh · natto · pickles · kvass · lassi · cultured · fermented · buttermilk
bacteria
Nucleus-free single-celled organisms
- LactobacillusLactic acid-producing bacterial genus
- BifidobacteriumAnaerobic gut flora genus
- strainExcessive stretching force
culture · colony · microorganism · acidophilus · diversity · colonization · viability · spore · resident · commensal
gut
Digestive tract, or instinct
- intestineDigestive tract organ
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- gastrointestinalRelating to digestive tract
flora · stomach · microflora · fermentation · bloating · IBS · constipation · diarrhea · regularity · transit
capsule
Enclosed dose container
dosage · refrigerated · shelf-stable · potency · billion · daily · formulation · multi-strain · pharmacy · over-the-counter
immunity
Protected from harm
- wellnessOverall state of health
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- allergiesAdverse immune responses
eczema · mood · serotonin · prevention · therapeutic · recovery · resilience · well-being · vitality · holistic
clinical
Emotionally detached, medically precise
studies · placebo · randomized · peer-reviewed · mechanism · survivability · adhesion · outcome · dosing · indication
- dairymilk, butter, cream, cheese, yogurt
- nutrition termscalorie, high protein, balance, low-fat, low fat
- wellnesshealthy, wellness, fitness, exercise, nutrition
- frozen yogurtstrawberry flavor, chocolate flavor, original flavor, tart flavor, mango flavor
- health suppliesbandage, pharmacy, bandages, drugstore, gauze
- remediesremedy, cure, medicine, treatment, medications
probioticantibiotic
Bacteria-killing medication
antibacterial · antimicrobial · bactericide · antiseptic · germicide
- probiotic yogurtFermented dairy with helpful bacteria
- probiotic foodsFoods with helpful bacteria
- probiotic gummiesBacteria-enriched chewable supplements
- probiotic culturesBeneficial microorganisms aiding digestion