Are probiotics the same as yeast? Understanding the key differences
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A 2002 report by the World Health Organization defined probiotics as live microorganisms which, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host, a category that includes certain beneficial yeasts. This fact reveals that while the question "are probiotics the same as yeast?" has a nuanced answer, some yeasts can be a type of probiotic.
