Food Science and Nutrition

Probiotics are living microorganisms that are very beneficial for our human body, especially for the digestive system. Probiotics act as a balance between harmful and beneficial microorganisms. Probiotics should be used as a dietary supplement and not as a medicine. Prebiotics can stimulate the growth or activity of beneficial microorganisms in the body. One example is gastrointestinal fat. Both probiotics and prebiotics are intermediate between food and medicine.