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Probiotics and Iron Bioavailability

Probiotics and Iron Bioavailability - Glossary


Glossary

Inflammation: A response of redness, swelling, pain, and a feeling of heat in certain areas which is meant to protect tissues affected by injury or disease.

Anemia: A condition in which the number of red blood cells is below normal.

Iron-deficiency anemia: A type of anaemia caused by a greater-than-normal loss of iron due to bleeding, problems absorbing iron, or a lack of iron in the diet.

Probiotics: Probiotics are live microorganism that when administered in the right amounts render health benefits to the host. Probioic food sources include yoghurt, kefir, kombucha, sauerkraut, kefir, probiotic curd, and many more. It is also available as supplements in different forms like capsules and drinks.

Gut microbiota: The microorganisms including bacteria, virus, eukaryotic, and archaea that reside along the digestive tract are referred to as gut microbiota.
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