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Probiotics
Probiotics are live microorganisms, often bacteria, that, when administered in adequate quantities, confer beneficial effects on the host’s health by modulating the composition and…
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Opportunistic microbes (bacteria) are typically non-pathogenic microorganisms that act as pathogens in certain circumstances. They lay dormant for long periods until the hosts’ immune…
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