In Order for Probiotic Microbes to Have Health Benefits, They

question 61

Multiple Choice

In order for probiotic microbes to have health benefits, they must:

• A)be pathogenic when consumed.
• B)be absorbed in the stomach.
• C)alter the intestinal environment in a beneficial way.
• D)always colonize the intestines .
• E)be effective when ingested in small amounts.

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