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The Polish Society for Probiotics and Prebiotics is the first scientific organization in Poland gathering experts on a national level, who work in many different fields with strong interests in probiotics and prebiotics. The aim of the Society is to support scientific and professional activities related to research and implementation of probiotics and prebiotics.

What are probiotics? Probiotics are live microorganisms, which when administered in adequate amount confer a health benefit on the host. (World Health Organization, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Probiotics in food. Health and nutritional properties and guidelines for evaluation. FAO Food and Nutrition Paper 85; Rome 2006.)
What are prebiotics? Prebiotics are non-digestible (by the host) food ingredients that have a beneficial effect through their selective metabolism in the intestinal tract. (Gibson, G.R., Probert, H.M., van Loo, J.A.E., Rastall, R.A. and Roberfroid, M.B. 2004. Dietary modulation of the human colonic microbiota: Updating the concept of prebiotics. Nutrition Research Reviews 17, 259-275. Source: International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics at http://www.isapp.net/).

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