postbiotic
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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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
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
Many supplement companies are pushing postbiotic products with claims that include digestive health, improved immune function and weight loss.
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
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