Do Probiotics Survive Blending? The Truth Behind Your Smoothie
                                
                                
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                                According to expert microbiologists, the mechanical action of a standard blender is not strong enough to destroy microscopic probiotic bacteria. The real concern for maintaining live cultures is the heat generated by prolonged, high-speed blending, which can damage these delicate organisms.