Introduction

Probiotics have gained considerable popularity worldwide, and the UK isn't any different. There has been a significant increase in the number of people consuming probiotic supplements or probiotic-enriched food products to improve their overall gut health. This article focuses on the UK-based probiotic companies' efforts to develop quality probiotic food products, benefiting consumers' health.

什么是素食

素食是指不食用任何动物肉类、海鲜及其副产品的饮食习惯，包括蛋类、牛奶、蜂蜜等。其优点在于降低肥胖、心脏疾病、癌症等疾病发病率。

什么是益生菌

益生菌是一类对人体生理和健康有益的细菌，能够抗菌、抗肿瘤、降低血脂、调节肠道菌群平衡等。

益生菌是否属于素食

益生菌的来源广泛，可以来自植物、动物、微生物和人体自身产生等。其中，来源于植物和微生物的益生菌是素食者可以接受的，因为它们不含动物成分。而来源于动物或人体自身产生的益生菌，则不属于素食。