noun
- A bacterium (Lactobacillus acidophilus) commonly found in yogurt and other fermented foods, used as a probiotic to promote digestive health.
Usage: Often used in the context of nutrition and health supplements; Frequently appears in product names and marketing
adjective
- Relating to or containing acidophilus bacteria; promoting or supporting the growth of acidophilus.
Usage: Commonly used in product descriptions
Examples
- Many yogurts contain live acidophilus cultures to support gut health.
- She takes an acidophilus supplement every morning with breakfast.
- The acidophilus in fermented foods can help improve digestion.
- This acidophilus-enriched milk is marketed as a probiotic beverage.
- Doctors sometimes recommend acidophilus after a course of antibiotics.
- The label claims the product contains active acidophilus strains.