What are probiotics? Attempts to functional definition of probiotics to improve credibility of probiotics in support of animal health

W.J.A. Boersma

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    Abstract

    The broad and vague definitions of probiotics have resulted in high expectations and as a result thereof to disappointments in usage to cure serious diseases such as cancer, autoimmunity in humans and to improve performance in farm animals. Probiotics should not be considered as panaceas
    Original languageEnglish
    Publication statusPublished - 2003
    EventEuropean Probiotics Association Symposium, Lelystad, The Netherlands, 2003 -
    Duration: 11 Feb 2003 → …

    Conference

    ConferenceEuropean Probiotics Association Symposium, Lelystad, The Netherlands, 2003
    Period11/02/03 → …

    Keywords

    • animal nutrition
    • probiotics
    • feed additives
    • animal health
    • intestinal microorganisms

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