probiotics
Beneficial digestive microbes
Probiotics are live microorganisms—typically bacteria or yeasts—consumed for their purported health benefits, especially for digestion.
They appear in fermented foods like yogurt and kimchi, or as dietary supplements.
The theory is that these "good bacteria" support the gut's natural microbial balance: She takes a probiotic every morning.
Scientific evidence for specific health claims varies widely.
Fermented Korean vegetables
- sauerkrautLacto-fermented cabbage
- kefirCultured milk drink
- kombuchaFermented tea drink
- tempehFermented soybean patty
miso · yogurt · sourdough · natto · cultured · lactic · pickling · cheesemaking
Body's microbial community
- lactobacillusAcid-producing beneficial bacterium
- acidophilusBeneficial intestinal bacterium
- culturesCollective human practices
- floraPlants of a region
microorganisms · gut · commensal · symbiosis · streptococcus · saccharomyces · anaerobic · microflora
Digestive tract, or instinct
- intestinesCoiled digestive organs
- gastrointestinalRelating to digestive tract
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- enzymesReaction-speeding proteins
metabolism · bowel · digestive · nutrients · fiber · villi · stomach · biome
Body's microbial community
- homeostasisBiological internal stability maintenance
- equilibriumState of balance
- floraPlants of a region
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
restoration · diversity · colonization · modulation · stability · replenishment · recolonization · maintenance
Encased doses of medicine
- pillsOral medication units
- powderFine dry particles
- prebioticsFood for gut flora
- dietaryOf food consumption
sachet · strains · shelf-stable · refrigerated · potency · viability · dosage · formulation
Protected from harm
- wellnessOverall state of health
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- preventionStopping something before occurring
- vitalityCapacity for spirited existence
allergies · bioactive · anti-inflammatory · immunity · resilience · therapeutic · beneficial · protective
Formless, expanding substance
- flatulenceIntestinal gas accumulation
- bloatingSwollen, expanded state
- distensionEnlargement from pressure
- IBSIntestinal motility disorder
discomfort · relief · digestive · abdominal · cramping · irregularity · constipation · diarrhea
kimchi
Fermented Korean vegetables
- sauerkrautLacto-fermented cabbage
- kefirCultured milk drink
- kombuchaFermented tea drink
tempeh · miso · yogurt · sourdough · natto · cultured · lactic · pickling · cheesemaking · curdling
microbiome
Body's microbial community
- lactobacillusAcid-producing beneficial bacterium
- acidophilusBeneficial intestinal bacterium
- culturesCollective human practices
flora · microorganisms · gut · commensal · symbiosis · streptococcus · saccharomyces · anaerobic · microflora · bioactive
gut
Digestive tract, or instinct
- intestinesCoiled digestive organs
- gastrointestinalRelating to digestive tract
- absorptionProcess of taking in
enzymes · metabolism · bowel · digestive · nutrients · fiber · villi · stomach · biome · peristalsis
microbiome
Body's microbial community
- homeostasisBiological internal stability maintenance
- equilibriumState of balance
- floraPlants of a region
regulation · restoration · diversity · colonization · modulation · stability · replenishment · recolonization · maintenance · harmony
capsules
Encased doses of medicine
- pillsOral medication units
- powderFine dry particles
- prebioticsFood for gut flora
dietary · sachet · strains · shelf-stable · refrigerated · potency · viability · dosage · formulation · encapsulated
immune
Protected from harm
- wellnessOverall state of health
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- preventionStopping something before occurring
vitality · allergies · bioactive · anti-inflammatory · immunity · resilience · therapeutic · beneficial · protective · restoration
gas
Formless, expanding substance
- flatulenceIntestinal gas accumulation
- bloatingSwollen, expanded state
- distensionEnlargement from pressure
IBS · discomfort · relief · digestive · abdominal · cramping · irregularity · constipation · diarrhea · symptoms
- natural remediesherbal tea, essential oils, echinacea, ginseng, elderberry
- supplementsmultivitamins, multivitamin, vitamin, vitamin B6, minerals
- digestive aidsantacids, laxatives, stool softener, gas relief, antidiarrheal
- Digestive Remediesindigestion, heartburn, bloating, gas relief, stomach upset
- Food Technologypasteurization, canning, refrigeration, food additives, food packaging
- holistic wellnessAyurveda, ayurveda, aromatherapy diffuser, acupressure, chakra
probioticsantibiotics
Bacteria-destroying medicines
antimicrobials · antibacterials · broad-spectrum antibiotics · bactericides · antiseptics
- probiotic yogurtFermented dairy with helpful bacteria
- probiotic foodsFoods with helpful bacteria
- probiotic gummiesBacteria-enriched chewable supplements
- probiotic culturesBeneficial microorganisms aiding digestion