acidophilus
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- noun
- /ˌæsɪˈdɒfɪləs/
- Specialized
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Lactobacillus acidophilus
- Many experts recommend taking a supplement with acidophilus to improve gut health.
- Lactobacillus acidophilus
- acidophilus bacteria
- acidophilus probiotic
And that people who took acidophilus or ate yogurt were health nuts, Right.
- And that people who took acidophilus or ate yogurt were health nuts, Right.
Examples
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Probiotic drinks often include acidophilus to aid digestion.
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The two microorganisms located in yogurt consist of Lactobacillus and Acidophilus.
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Acidophilus is a good type of bacteria found in many types of yogurt.
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Such foods usually contain the bacteria Lactobacillus acidophilus, which can prevent yeast growth.
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The most important two microorganisms located in yogurt consist of Lactobacillus and Acidophilus.
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One commonly known probiotic, Lactobacillus acidophilus, is naturally present in foods such as yogurt, grains, and meat products.
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You can find yogurt that contains acidophilus for its probiotic benefits.
Synonyms
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Small bacteria that turn sugar into acid and help make yogurt and cheese
A helpful kind of bacteria that lives in the gut and is in yogurt and probiotic supplements
A helpful bacterium that lives in the gut and helps digestion
A group of friendly bacteria found in the intestines and used in probiotics
Compounds
- Specialized
A helpful kind of bacteria that lives in the gut and is in yogurt and probiotic supplements
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word acidophilus comes from the parts acid ('sour') and philus ('loving'), so it literally means 'acid-loving'. That's why the name is used for bacteria in yogurt and probiotic pills — they 'love' acidic places like yogurt and the stomach and so help digestion.