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Consider the following statements about probiotic food

Consider the following statements about probiotic food:
1. Probiotic food contains live bacteria which are considered beneficial to humans.
2. Probiotic food helps in maintaining gut flora.

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 only

(c)

Both 1 and 2

(d)

Neither 1 nor 2

Answer:

(c)

Core Books/NCERT

Explanation

Both statements are correct. Probiotic foods help maintain gut flora and contain beneficial live bacteria.