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Understanding probiotics has grown. This has led to many consumer products. Side effects are rare. They mostly affect high-risk groups. Probiotics show promise for general use
Depoorter & Vandenplas 2021 Nutrients 13: 2176

Probiotics are based on the principle of fostering a harmonious balance of microbial communities within the human body, with a particular focus on the gastrointestinal tract. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Health Organization (FAO/WHO), probiotics are described as live microorganisms that, when given in sufficient quantities, provide a health advantage to the host.
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