PROBIOTIC
\pɹˈə͡ʊba͡ɪˈɒtɪk], \pɹˈəʊbaɪˈɒtɪk], \p_ɹ_ˈəʊ_b_aɪ_ˈɒ_t_ɪ_k]\
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Live microbial feed supplements which beneficially affect the host animal by improving its intestinal microbial balance. Antibiotics and other related compounds are not included in this definition. In humans, lactobacilli are commonly used as probiotics, either as single species or in mixed culture with other bacteria. Other genera that have been used are bifidobacteria and streptococci. (J. Nutr. 1995;125:1401-12)
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