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What is the difference between probiotics and prebiotics?

April 26, 2017difference prebiotics probiotics

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What is the difference between probiotics and prebiotics?

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Simply put, probiotics are live, safe microorganisms, found in food which when taken in adequate amounts can provide certain health benefits*. Prebiotics are food for certain bacteria in the digestive tract**. *FAO/WHO (2001). Health and nutritional properties of probiotics in food including powder milk with live lactic acid bacteria. Report of a Joint FAO/WHO Expert Consultation on Evaluation of Health and Nutritional Properties of Probiotics in Food Including Powder Milk with Live Lactic Acid Bacteria. Córdoba, Argentina, October 1-4, 2001. **Gibson GR & Roberfroid MB. J Nutr 1995; 125: 1401-1412.