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The benefits of Probiotics

 The word "bacteria" certainly doesn't have a pleasant ring to it. It calls to mind pictures of uncleanliness and disease. And if something called E. coli can cause outbreaks every now and then, we may never get beyond our initial perception of bacteria being harmful.   Nevertheless, despite our childhood prejudices brought about by our parents' instruction of always having to wash our hands before eating, not all bacteria are harmful to humans. Although it is true that...

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Study shows probiotics are a viable additive for fruit juices

Since bacteria are known for causing illness, why are more and more people turning to pro-bacterial supplements for good health? Why are people beginning to treat conditions like irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, and weakened immune systems with bacterial supplementation? Certain bacteria are good for the gut This is because certain strains of live bacteria are actually beneficial to the gut and the immune system. These good bacteria, called probiotics, are vital to the human...

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