Question

Write a brief note on Probiotics that you have studied.

Answer 1

Probiotics are live food supplements used in yoghurt and other fermented milk products.
Example:
Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium bifidum.
These bacteria improve the microbial spectrum in the gut and thus contribute to the following effects:
• Decrease the risk of colon cancer
• Decrease cholesterol absorption