Question

8. Consider the following statements about Probiotics.
1. It is kind of live bacteria found in dairy products.
2. It is helpful to combat gastrointestinal side effects of the medication.
3. They can be destroyed by stomach acid before digestion.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

• A. Only 1 and 2
• B. Only 2 and 3
• C. Only 1 and 3
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Probiotics are live bacteria in yogurt, other dairy products, and pills. Doctors often prescribe probiotics to patients on antibiotics in an attempt to combat gastrointestinal side effects of the medication. They are delicate — heat and stomach acid can kill them, rendering them ineffective before they’ve even been digested.