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Probiotic FAQ


Probiotics are "friendly" bacteria found in foods like yogurt, tempeh, and kefir. They keep your digestive system healthy, and have some other surprising health benefits.


Perplexed by probiotics? Here are the answers to some common questions about probiotics:

 

What are probiotics?

Probiotics are "healthy bacteria" that live in your digestive system, where they help digest food, fight bacteria that cause bowel infections and diarrhea, and prevent harmful bacteria from moving from the bowel into the bloodstream. Healthy bacteria are found naturally in your gut, and you can replenish your supply by eating foods rich in probiotics, such as yogurt, tempeh and kefir.

 

There are many different kinds of probiotics. The two main groups of probiotics are Lactobacillus and...


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