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Prebiotics
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Definition
: Non-digestible food ingredients mostly of a carbohydrate base that improve human health by selectively stimulating the growth and/or activity of existing bacteria in the colon.
Do not confuse with PROBIOTICS
See Also
Probiotics
Other names
Prebiotic
Substance
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Source
Drugs
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Bifivir
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*Prebiotics
Immunologic Factors.
Panminerva Med. 2010 Dec;52(4):269-75