As a Greek word, "probiotic" means “for life.” As defined by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and World Health Organization (WHO), probiotics are “live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host."

April 16–17, 2010 - International Probiotics Association World Congress 2010 (IPA) The IPA World Congress scientific program will feature internationally recognized experts from every part of the world who will present the latest topics on biotechnology and the international regulatory environment.

Probiotics is a relatively new and exciting area of science being studied around the world! Please browse our collective library of resources dedicated to expanding the knowledge-base and applications for probiotics.