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Is acidophilus prokaryotic

Updated: 9/17/2023
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Yes. It is a collective term given to probiotics that are administered to increase healthy gut microflora. They contain several types of bacteria (which are all prokaryotic) namely:

  • Lactobacillus acidophilus (A)
  • Lactobacillus casei (C)
  • Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus (L)
  • Bifidobacterium species (B)
  • Streptococcus salivarius subsp. thermophilus
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