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Prebiotic, probiotic and synbiotic: who’s who?

A few definitions Probiotics are « live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host », according to the FAO. Probiotics supplements and additives contain a single or a mix of strains, the most commonly used being lactobacilles. Prebiotics are nutrients that are degraded by gut microbiota. They feed the intestinal […]