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Posted 1/19/2007 2:34 AM (GMT 0)
This may be a dumb question but what are probiotics??
Posted 1/19/2007 2:40 AM (GMT 0)
not a dumb question....


A probiotic is an organism which contributes to the health and balance of the intestinal tract. A probiotic is also referred to as the "friendly", "beneficial", or "good" bacteria which when ingested acts to maintain a healthy intestinal tract and help fight illness and disease.


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Posted 1/19/2007 3:05 AM (GMT 0)
You can get probiotics through yogurt or by taking supplements. They are extremely good for you - especially if you have IBS, IBD or yeast overgrowth.
Posted 1/19/2007 8:20 PM (GMT 0)
It can also be helpful when taking antibiotics.
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