Difference Between Pre And Probiotics Flashcards
Pre/probiotics keep
Gut balanced and healthy
Probiotics are living strains of bacteria consumed to
Directly increase population of “good” bacteria
Prebiotic purpose
Feed existing gut bacteria to thrive and work effectively
Probiotics found in several
Fermented Food and drinks
Probiotic bacteria strains are often from _ species (2)
Lactobacillus
Bifidobacteria
One concern around probiotic foods is
How many microbes can survive stomach acidic conditions in order to reach colon intact
Live probiotic strains will also be destroyed by
Heat based processes like canning or pasteurizing
No clear guidelines with
How much probiotics to eat to gain benefits
Bacteria content of suppliments specified on label as
CFU
CFU stands For
Colony forming units
Probiotics are mainly of benefit when
Gut microbiome is out of balance
One reason to take probiotics to relieve
Diarrhea caused by an infection
Another reason to take probiotics after a course of
Antibiotics
Eating fermented foods 1-5 times a week is associated with
Subtle change in gut bacteria
Healthy people should not require
Probiotic supplements