Go With Your Gut: Understanding Probiotics

Probiotics are known as “good bacteria.” Often, when we think of bacteria, we think about the ones that cause sickness, and while there are many bacteria that can cause disease, there are many more that are beneficial to our health. Probiotics are live microorganisms that, when administered in adeq...

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Main Authors: Wendy J. Dahl, Volker Mai
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Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2011-07-01
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