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postbiotic

American  
[pohst-bahy-ah-tik] / poʊst baɪˈɑ tɪk /

noun

  1. a bioactive compound produced by probiotic bacteria as they break down prebiotics.


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That doesn’t stop manufacturers of many postbiotic supplements from marketing towards people who are already healthy and are interested in “optimizing” wellness.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 5, 2022

Because different postbiotic preparations contain different mixtures of microorganisms or their components, they might have health effects via many different mechanisms.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 5, 2022

It’s not the byproducts that matter here, and a postbiotic can be prepared from many microorganisms, not only those that meet the definition of probiotic.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 5, 2022

While some fermented foods, especially those that are pasteurized or baked, may contain microorganisms that are nonviable when we eat them, this does not meet the definition of a postbiotic.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 5, 2022

You can find a wide selection of attractively packaged prebiotic, probiotic, postbiotic, and synbiotic foods at any high-end grocery store, and no shortage of gut-health bestsellers at the bookstore or on Amazon.

From Slate • Aug. 23, 2021