Knowledge and perceptions of probiotics among medical and dietetics students: a cross-sectional study

Key Points

• Dietetics students showed a significantly higher understanding of probiotics compared to medical students, indicating educational gaps.
• The overall knowledge level regarding probiotics was low across both student groups, highlighting a critical area for improvement.
• Educational interventions should focus on enhancing evidence-based knowledge about probiotics for all healthcare students.
• Probiotics may be underemphasized in medical curricula, necessitating updates to align with current health understanding.