Between March 2022 and May 2022, this study was conducted to determine adult consumers' knowledge and consumption habits of probiotic and prebiotic products. Adults aged 18 to 65 were included in the cross-sectional study using an online questionnaire. Data were collected on participants' knowledge of the terms probiotics and prebiotics, patterns of consumption, frequency of consumption and variables affecting consumption, and diseases treated as a result of their usage. The study involved 447 volunteers, of whom 31.3% were men (n=140) and 68.7% were women (n=307). According to research data, 87.0% of consumers know about probiotics, and 62.2% know about prebiotics. There were statistically significant differences in knowledge of probiotics and prebiotics by sex (p<0.001 and p<0.001, respectively). When analyzed according to education level, probiotic knowledge improved as education level rose (p<0.001). Prebiotic knowledge and education level were statistically significant (p<0.05). Although probiotic and prebiotic knowledge is statistically significant according to education level, more research should be done on products, and individuals should be made aware of this issue.

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Determination of consumers' knowledge levels and consumption status on probiotic and prebiotic products

Aim: Although studies conducted in recent years show the effects of probiotics on health, it has been observed that consumption increases as the level of knowledge of individuals increases. This study aims to determine the level of knowledge and consumption status of healthcare professionals about probiotic foods. Method: This study was carried out by using a face-to-face questionnaire method on 25 healthy volunteers aged 18 and above, randomly selected in two public hospitals affiliated to Istanbul Provincial Health Directorate between December 2019 - May 2020. The study was completed on 25 individuals, 14 women (56%), and 11 men (44%) with an average age of 35,9. Results: 96% of the participants know the term probiotic and 4% do not. They know probiotic species as 60% yeasts, 60% Lactobacillus species, 44% Escherichia species, 44% molds, 8% Bifidobacterium species and 8% do not. The probiotic food consumed by all participants is yogurt. 88% of the participants consume kefir, 60% pickles, 52% boza, 20% vinegar, 20% of kumis. 96% of the participants consume probiotic foods every day. The 4% does not consume it because they do not need it and think it is not natural. Conclusion: Considering the data obtained, it was seen that the probiotic knowledge levels and consumption of healthcare workers were high. Awareness and consumption of probiotics with beneficial health effects need to be increased. More studies are needed to reveal the relationship between probiotic knowledge level and consumption.

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