acidophilus milk

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acidophilus milk

Milk fermented by bacterial cultures that thrive in dilute acid, often used to alter the bacterial flora of the gastrointestinal tract in the treatment of certain digestive disorders.

[New Latin acidophilus, specific epithet of several species of bacteria : acid + -philus, -philous.]

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acidophilus milk - milk fermented by bacteria; used to treat gastrointestinal disorders

milk - a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings

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Lactose intolerant people can digest fermented dairy products, like buttermilk, yogurt, and acidophilus milk.

Lactose: truth or intolerances by Liebman, Bonnie / Nutrition Action Healthletter

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