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Definition of Good-for-you bacteria
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Good-for-you bacteria: Bacteria that are good for health. Lactobacillus acidophilus are a type of good-for-you bacteria. The term is an informal one for probiotic.