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Is a probiotic the same as a live active culture?

April 26, 2017active culture live probiotic

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Is a probiotic the same as a live active culture?

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Not all live active cultures are the same and not all cultures are probiotics. Probiotics must be alive and they should be able to reach the intestine alive so they can have an effect. Probiotics also have been proven to provide a health benefit at adequate quantities.