Preferred Label : Synbiotic Supplement;
NCIt synonyms : Prebiotic/Probiotic Supplement;
NCIt definition : A nutritional supplement comprised of prebiotic and probiotic ingredients, with potential
immunomodulating and gastrointestinal (GI) flora restoring activity. Upon ingestion
of the synbiotic supplement, the prebiotics and probiotics work synergistically in
the GI tract, thereby modulating the GI flora ecosystem and may improve the functions
of the intestinal barrier. In addition, synbiotics may have a beneficial effect on
the immune system.;
NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL433059;
Origin ID : C99230;
UMLS CUI : C3274627;
Semantic type(s)
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