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Probiotics for Digestive Problems

Medically Reviewed by: Chris Duncombe, M.D. In a time when society is burdened by high-stress work environments, low-quality fast food, fatigue, and an obsession with

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Notable Probiotic Strains

Bifidobacterium Breve Bifidobacterium Lactis Complex Lactobacillus Acidophilus Lactobacillus Plantarum Saccharomyces Boulardii

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Lactobacillus Plantarum

Medically Reviewed by: Chris Duncombe, M.D. Lactobacillus plantarum is one of the most widely studied bacterial strains in the Lactobacilli genus. It is a Gram-positive,

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Bifidobacterium Lactis Complex

Medically Reviewed by: Chris Duncombe, M.D. What is Bifidobacterium Lactis Complex? Bifidobacteria are a form of naturally occurring bacteria that are commonly found in the gastrointestinal tracts

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Probiotics and Mood Disorders

Medically Reviewed by: Chris Duncombe, M.D. There are a number of physical health conditions that may be successfully treated with probiotics. These include reducing the risk of

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Bifidobacterium Breve

Medically Revied by: Chris Duncombe, M.D. There are various types of bacteria that live within the human intestinal tract, some of which have a mutually

Which Probiotics Benefit Women the Most?

A wave of new studies and meta-analyses shed light on why probiotics have so many health benefits for women and which strains have the benefits

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Raw Butter Benefits

Most dairy products we see in stores today have been pasteurized, but what exactly does that mean? Pasteurization is the process in which a substance