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Which are the reasons for increasing the popularity of probiotic products? - Science and Technology 2

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Which are the reasons for increasing the popularity of probiotic products?

Give scientific reasons:

The popularity of probiotic products is increasing.

Give Reasons
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Solution

  1. Probiotic substances are mostly milk products containing live bacteria. Such probiotics are very good for health.
  2. The useful colonies of bacteria are produced in the alimentary canal of human beings due to probiotics.
  3. Probiotics decrease the population of harmful microbes like Clostridium in our digestive tract.
  4. The immunity is enhanced due to regular intake of probiotics in the diet.
  5. The ill effects of harmful substances formed during metabolic activities are reduced by the probiotics.
  6. If someone takes the antibiotic treatment, then his or her useful intestinal bacterial flora becomes inactive or is eradicated. In such cases, probiotics restore the bacterial flora and make the person well again.

All these facts have made probiotics a popular choice for people.

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Chapter 7: Introduction to Microbiology - Exercises [Page 86]

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Balbharati Science and Technology 2 [English] Standard 10 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 7 Introduction to Microbiology
Exercises | Q 3.5 | Page 86
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