Probiotics Flashcards
1
Q
used for
A
dietary supplements composed of beneficial bacteria and yeasts
2
Q
mechanism of action
A
recolonization of good bacteria in GI tract, may also increase cellular immunity
often used w/ antibiotics and for antibiotic related diarrhea
may also be beneficial in IBS
3
Q
precautions
A
with use in immunocompromised individuals
