Front Microbiol March 2019 PMID 30930863

Probiotics: Reiterating What They Are and What They Are Not.

Gregor Reid, Azza A Gadir, Raja Dhir

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Most discussions demonstrate a balanced recognition of the article's role in clarifying probiotic definitions, with examples like yogurt and kimchi used to emphasize common misconceptions. The tone remains informative and respectful, primarily focusing on understanding and proper terminology, reflecting moderate engagement and impact.

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Most discussions support the importance of adhering to the scientific definition of probiotics and acknowledge the contribution of the article in clarifying misconceptions.

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The social discussions show moderate interest, with participants engaging in conversations about definitions and examples, but not intensely exploring new research or implications.

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Many posts reference definitions, expert opinions, and related microbial products like yogurt and kimchi, indicating active but straightforward engagement.

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The posts highlight a moderate impact, emphasizing clarity in terminology and correcting misconceptions, which could influence how probiotics are understood and marketed.

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  • The scientific definition of probiotics has been established for over 17 years, but there is still frequent misunderstanding and misuse of the term by scientists, media, and industry, often leading to misleading claims about their benefits and limitations.
  • The discovery of new microbes with potential health benefits is accelerating rapidly, but the term probiotic is often incorrectly applied to any microbe that might have therapeutic effects, rather than strictly those fitting the scientific criteria.
  • Strict adherence to the established scientific definition of probiotics is important to properly advance research, develop effective microbial therapies, and avoid overgeneralizations based on limited studies.]

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Dr. Reid, who chaired FAO/WHO Expert Panel that authored the definition of #probiotics in 2001, has published a new definition in a perspective article @FrontMicrobiol, to reestablish & clarify the term. Read study: https://t.co/vjUmK5kC2y or blog post⬇ https://t.co/ykfOyICV8b

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Scientists, media & industry may misrepresent probiotics or make wrong statements. Here, @reid_probiotics & colleagues clarify that not all microbes with plausible therapeutic utility in the human host can be considered probiotics via @FrontMicrobiol https://t.co/CfhUsI2fW2

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Dr. Reid, who chaired FAO/WHO Expert Panel that authored the definition of #probiotics in 2001, has published a new definition in a perspective article @FrontMicrobiol, to reestablish & clarify the term. #microbiology Free read: https://t.co/vjUmK530DY https://t.co/ykfOyIljJB

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A new paper by our Chief Scientist @reid_probiotics and R+D team published in @FrontMicrobiol reiterates the definition of ‘probiotics’ (first co-authored by Dr. Reid in 2001 for the @UN @WHO) to curb its misuse and mischaracterization. https://t.co/678caPkJ3z

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Dr. Reid, who chaired FAO/WHO Expert Panel that authored the definition of #probiotics in 2001, has published a new definition in a perspective article @FrontMicrobiol, to reestablish & clarify the term. Read study: https://t.co/vjUmK5kC2y or blog post⬇ https://t.co/ykfOyICV8b

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A new paper by our Chief Scientist @reid_probiotics and R+D team published in @FrontMicrobiol reiterates the definition of ‘probiotics’ (first co-authored by Dr. Reid in 2001 for the @UN @WHO) to curb its misuse and mischaracterization. https://t.co/678caPkJ3z

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