Petroleum Geoscience. Petroleum Geoscience is a quarterly peer-reviewed scientific journal published by the Geological Society of London and the European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers. It covers research in geoscience and technology associated with petroleum and reservoir engineering.
Fermented dairy products, such as yogurt and kefir, are considered synbiotic because they contain live bacteria and the fuel they need to thrive. Probiotics are found in foods such as yogurt, while prebiotics are found in whole grains, bananas, onions, garlic, honey and artichokes. In addition, probiotics and prebiotics are added to some foods and available as dietary supplements. Although more research is needed, there's encouraging evidence that probiotics may help: 1  Treat diarrhea, especially following treatment with certain antibiotics.
prebiotic. a non-digestible food ingredient that selectively stimulates growth and metabolism of certain beneficial MICROORGANISMS in the GUT to improve health. In addition, a prebiotic may suppress the growth of PATHOGENS. The prebiotic passes undigested through the small INTESTINE and is fermented (see FERMENTATION in the COLON, making the environment more favourable to beneficial