There is much buzz out there about probiotics these days. These friendly bacteria can be used to prevent and treat disease -- particularly in our gut.
Probiotics stimulate the immune system and displace harmful bacteria that might otherwise cause disease. Specific digestive benefits of probiotics can include :
- Reducing the severity and duration of diarrhea
- Treating constipation
- Improving the symptoms of
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Preventing ulcerative colitis from relapsing
- Counteracting lactose intolerance
- Helping to rid infections that causes ulcers
- Improving symptoms of skin irritations
We encourage you to view this exciting, on-line educational webseminar with probiotic expert and gastroenterologist, Dr. Philip Sherman. This free event was presented live on Tuesday October 18th, 2011.
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Important: This information should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your physician.