Natural Health
Probiotics
Last Updated on Thursday, 23 December 2010 18:25
Many of the bacteria that naturally live in the human gut aid in digestion and protect the intestinal lining. These 'friendly bacteria' or probiotics, may also stimulate the immune system and may help to keep potentially harmful microorganisms in check, both through competition for a limited supply of nutrients and possibly by producing substances that inhibit the growth of other organisms.




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