Is There an FDA Approved Probiotic? Understanding the Regulation of Live Biotherapeutics
                                
                                
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                                Over 4 million U.S. adults used probiotics or prebiotics in 2012, highlighting their popularity. The common question, **is there an FDA approved probiotic?**, leads to a complex answer involving regulatory pathways for supplements versus drugs and recent groundbreaking approvals.