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Should my child take Probiotics? What exactly are they, anyway?
March 28, 2010 | 
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Probiotiocs are "good" bacteria that normally colonize the digestive tract. Lack of these bacteria can lead to digestive disruption and symptoms such as chronic diarrhea and/or constipation. The "good" bacteria also happen to play a large role in our overall health, since the digestive tract contains over 40% of our body's immune system. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Diet and Nutrition, Prevention and Wellness, Probiotics | 
Tags: acidophilus, bad bacteria, bifidobacterium, child, colonize, Constipation, diarrhea, digestion, digestive tract, good bacteria, immune system, infant, lactobacillus, Naturopathic Doctor, pathogenic, Probiotics, yogurt | 
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