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INULIN
A prebiotic fiber that nourishes or helps to stimulate the growth of probiotics. Inulin is perhaps the best-known prebiotic. It is a naturally-occurring fructan. Inulin occurs naturally in thousands o [..]
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antibody
Protein substance produced by plasma cells to fight infections. An antibody has a specific amino acid sequence which allows it to interact with a specific antigen. Antibodies are classified according [..]
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antigens
These are substances that are capable of inducing a specific immune response and of reacting with the products of the response such as specific antibodies or T-lymphocytes.
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Autochthonous or indigenous microorganisms
Microorganisms which are ubiquitous in the gastrointestinal system and live in all habitats available. Some can be pathogenic and live without harming the host until the ecosystem is disturbed.
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Bacteria
Microscopic organisms that have a simple, one-celled structure and live in a variety of environments, including water, soil, plants and living bodies. Bacteria lack nuclei and endoplasmic reticulum.Th [..]
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Bacteria
Microscopic organisms that have a simple, one-celled structure and live in a variety of environments, including water, soil, plants and living bodies. Bacteria lack nuclei and endoplasmic reticulum.Th [..]
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bacteroides
Pathogenic bacterium that produces urease, which results in excess ammonia production.
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Candidiasis
Infection with the fungus of the genus Candida which usually affects the moist areas of the body including the mouth, respiratory tract or vagina.Candida albicans are a normal part of human microbiota [..]
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