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Probiotics are

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cancer inducing microbes
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new kind of food allergens
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live microbial food supplement
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safe antibiotics
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The correct option is C live microbial food supplement
A probiotic is a live microorganism that provides health benefits when consumed. Probiotics can be obtained from supplements, as well as from foods prepared by bacterial fermentation.
Probiotic microorganisms consist mostly strains of Lactobacillius, Bifidobacterium and Streptococcus.

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