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- noun A
nickname forLactobacillus acidophilus , one of the bacteria commonly used in fermentingyogurt . - noun The “good bacteria” found naturally in the human
stomach andintestines .
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- noun a bacterium that is used to make yogurt and to supplement probiotics
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I'm considering moving to Moosejaw and putting a big plastic bubble around our house. oh and I agree with crazymumma-acidophilus is very helpful.
And the Beat Goes On kittenpie 2008
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In fact, I’m not going to be able to go into a frozen yogurt store without wondering if there are women floating in acidophilus pods in the basement.
Writer Unboxed » Blog Archive » AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Jim Krusoe, Part 1 2008
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The bacteria concerned is most commonly a combination of Streptococcus salivarius and thermophilus, and a Lactobacillus such as acidophilus, bulgaricus or bifidus.
yo·ghurt 2005
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The bacteria concerned is most commonly a combination of Streptococcus salivarius and thermophilus, and a Lactobacillus such as acidophilus, bulgaricus or bifidus.
Archive 2005-11-01 2005
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There are many great-tasting protein powders available, but I like the CNP ProPeptide powder because it is very low in lactose, tastes great, and contains good bacteria and probiotics, including acidophilus and bifidus.
Body by Design Kris Gethin 2011
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Fermented foods such as yogurt, kefir and sauerkraut are high in Lactobacillus acidophilus (in purple above) and Bifidobacterium longum (in green above), two common probiotic bacteria.
Deepak Chopra: Weekly Health Tip: You Are Home to Millions of Microbes! Deepak Chopra 2011
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There are many great-tasting protein powders available, but I like the CNP ProPeptide powder because it is very low in lactose, tastes great, and contains good bacteria and probiotics, including acidophilus and bifidus.
Body by Design Kris Gethin 2011
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Fermented foods such as yogurt, kefir and sauerkraut are high in Lactobacillus acidophilus (in purple above) and Bifidobacterium longum (in green above), two common probiotic bacteria.
Deepak Chopra: Weekly Health Tip: You Are Home to Millions of Microbes! Deepak Chopra 2011
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Probiotic products include good live bacteria like acidophilus typically found in yogurt.
Steve Poses: On the Road: Farm Stands of the Hudson River Valley, NY Steve Poses 2010
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Most of these "friendly" bacteria occur naturally in cultured milk products, such as yogurt with active cultures or acidophilus milk.
Dr. Andrew Weil: How To Relieve Indigestion--Naturally Dr. Andrew Weil 2011
garyth123 commented on the word acidophilus
Something to do with keeping your gut healthy, but always sounds to me like it could be Jimi Hendrix's birthplace.
December 29, 2008
reesetee commented on the word acidophilus
I'd like to think it was. :-)
December 29, 2008
yarb commented on the word acidophilus
Ha ha. Or a sort of (more) countercultural amigo of Snuffleupagus.
December 29, 2008
reesetee commented on the word acidophilus
With big hair.
December 29, 2008
yarb commented on the word acidophilus
And tusks.
December 29, 2008
yarb commented on the word acidophilus
Wait! Snuffy had no tusks. That is a gross error which reveals my inner sordor.
December 29, 2008
reesetee commented on the word acidophilus
Shame. ;-)
December 29, 2008
sionnach commented on the word acidophilus
Not to be confused with his wicked archenemy, the baseophilus, on whom proust based (!) a character in ROTP.
December 29, 2008
garyth123 commented on the word acidophilus
Also sometimes referred to as friendly bacteria, like they go around saying to each other "Good morning to you. How are you today?".
December 30, 2008
chained_bear commented on the word acidophilus
Why do you suppose WeirdNet insists it is "often considered to be a plant"?
December 30, 2008