probiotic
noun
pro·bi·ot·ic
prō-bī-ˈä-tik 
-bē-ˈä-
: a microorganism (such as lactobacillus) that when consumed (as in a food or a dietary supplement) maintains or restores beneficial bacteria to the digestive tract
also
: a product or preparation that contains such microorganisms compare prebiotic
probiotic
adjective
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Taking in ample nutrients, particularly fiber, vitamins, and minerals from plants, can help your good gut bugs (a.k.a. probiotics) thrive—which may, in turn, support your levels of the above neurotransmitters.
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Erica Sloan, SELF, 25 July 2025
Not just the usual suspects — vitamins and minerals — but also items as varied as turmeric, fish oil, probiotics and melatonin — as well as combinations that purport to burn fat (not muscle!), cure erectile dysfunction and boost memory.
—Andrea Kane, CNN Money, 15 July 2025
Sweet, fruity flavors (like Strawberry Kiwi) are good, and it's packed with vitamins, probiotics, and veggies.
—Parker Hall, Wired News, 11 July 2025
Cottage cheese products that contain live and active cultures can be a good source of probiotics.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 9 July 2025
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Erica Sloan, SELF, 25 July 2025
Not just the usual suspects — vitamins and minerals — but also items as varied as turmeric, fish oil, probiotics and melatonin — as well as combinations that purport to burn fat (not muscle!), cure erectile dysfunction and boost memory.
—Andrea Kane, CNN Money, 15 July 2025
Sweet, fruity flavors (like Strawberry Kiwi) are good, and it's packed with vitamins, probiotics, and veggies.
—Parker Hall, Wired News, 11 July 2025
Cottage cheese products that contain live and active cultures can be a good source of probiotics.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 9 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for probiotic
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“Probiotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/probiotic. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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probiotic
noun
pro·bi·ot·ic
prō-bī-ˈät-ik, -bē-
: a microorganism (such as lactobacillus or bifidobacterium) that when consumed (as in a food or a dietary supplement) maintains or restores beneficial bacteria to the digestive tract
also
: a product or preparation that contains such microorganisms compare prebiotic
probiotic
adjective
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