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Probiotics are defined by the World Health Organization as beneficial bacteria that, when taken in sufficient amounts, provide health benefits to the host. The term probiotic comes from Latin and Greek words meaning "before" and "life", indicating that they promote life. The World Health Organization defines probiotics as life microorganisms which when administered in adequate quantities amounts health benefit on the host. The term probiotic comes from the Latin or Greek word before, forward and bios or life. Thus probiotics are life promoting. In this case we use the term probiotics to refer to beneficial bacteria.