Probiotics: A Billion Good Bugs Friendly Bacteria for Your
Digestive System -- By Becky Hand, Licensed & Registered
Dietitian Did you know that your digestive tract contains more
than 400 types of “friendly” bacteria? These little guys,
commonly referred to as probiotics (which means "pro-life"),
help reduce the growth of harmful bacteria and promote a healthy
digestive system. That’s right! Probiotics are live bacteria
with clinically-documented health benefits. It appears that when
the digestive system is kept healthy, other body systems greatly
benefit as well. Probiotics may: Protect against infection
Enhance and boost the immune system Promote and improve
digestive health Alleviate diarrhea caused by antibiotic
treatments Promote urinary and genital health Assist in the
management of inflammation Help alleviate symptoms of lactose
intolerance Improve some types of eczema in infants and children
Reduce cholesterol levels Decrease the risk of certain cancers
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