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Properties which should be possessed by a healthy probiotic
| They should be able to adhere to the cells |
| They should be able to prevent or decrease adherence of pathogenic microorganisms |
| They should be able to secrete acids, hydrogen peroxide, and bacteriocins so as to prevent growth of pathogens |
| It should be safe, and should not be invasive, carcinogenic, and pathogenic |
| They should be able to form clusters so as to produce normal-balanced flora |
