Consider the following statements about probiotic food: [IAS Prelim] 1. Probiotic food contains live bacteria which are considered beneficial to humans. 2. Probiotic food helps in maintaining gut flora. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• A. 1 only                   
• B.          2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2    
• D.          neither 1 nor 2