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Probiotics
“Live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host”.
Prebiotics
“A substrate that is selectively utilized by host microorganisms conferring a health benefit on the host".
Postbiotics
“A preparation of inanimate microorganisms and/or their components that confers a health benefit on the host”.
About the author
Dr. Aline Santana is a Brazilian veterinarian with over 12 years of experience in both research and private dermatology practice. In 2021, she completed her PhD in veterinary dermatology at the University of São Paulo (Brazil), with a sandwich period at the University of Minnesota, where she conducted research on the skin microbiome of cats. Since 2012, she has been an active member of the Brazilian Society of Veterinary Dermatology (SBDV). From 2015 to 2021, Dr. Santana served as the director of social media marketing, contributing to the organization's outreach and communication efforts.
