Probiotics and Prebiotics
Publication Date: March 1, 2023
Last Updated: March 21, 2023
Recommendations
Genera, species, and strains used as probiotics
The term “probiotic” should be reserved for live microbes that have been shown in controlled human studies to impart a health benefit.
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Probiotic manufacturers should register their strains with an international depository.
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Recommendations of probiotics, especially in a clinical setting, should tie specific strains to the claimed benefits based on human studies.
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Title
Probiotics and Prebiotics
Authoring Organization
World Gastroenterology Organisation