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Probiotics are selectable viable microorganisms used as nutritional supplements that contribute to maintaining human health or have potential benefits for disease prevention. 1 On the other hand, prebiotics, are defined as food components that stimulate the reproduction and activity of beneficial bacteria in the colon, thereby indirectly cause benefit to the host. 2 Symbiotics are also non-digestible substances that activate or strengthen the effect of probiotic bacteria with the po-ABSTRACT This research; is planned to determine the level of knowledge about probiotic nutritions and, the consumption of them by university students. The date range of the study was 2018. A total of 100 students were surveyed at the İstanbul Medipol University, 47 men and 53 women aged 18-30 years. General information and demographic status of participants were questioned. Also, height and weight data were recorded by their written notifications. In parallel with the ever-increasing work on the positive effects of probiotics on health; increased consumption of probiotics and increased knowledge. Microorganisms can directly or indirectly cause the formation of many diseases. 20% of the students consume these nutrients on the recommendation; and 24% of them did not consume it because they think did not need it. Although probiotic dairy products are mostly used for symptoms of constipation, there is not enough information in the context of other diseases.