Musing about probiotics

Word of the Day

pro·bi·ot·ics (noun, plural) = a probiotic substance or preparation; a microorganism introduced into the body for its beneficial qualities.

The most commonly used probiotic strains include the lactic acid bacteria (LAB), Gram-positive microbes that have been used for centuries in food production processes (yogurt, cheese, pickles).

I usually choose vanilla yogurt, but last night I had peach yogurt and noticed (for the first time ever!) the words along the top (see up at the left?):  BILLIONS OF PROBIOTICS.  I first learned about probiotics when my doctor brought up the subject a few years ago.  Wow!  I love yogurt and cheese and pickles, so I've been eating probiotics all my life.