You Probably Shouldn't Be Taking That Probiotic, This Digestive Expert Says
As a dietitian who's worked in a gastroenterology practice for the better part of a decade, one of the most common questions my patients ask me is, "Should I take a probiotic supplement?" More often than not, my answer is "no." This surprises most people.The relatively poor condition of the modern American gut microbiota -- that complex ecosystem of microscopic bacteria and yeasts that inhabits our intestines -- is being linked to all manner of health issues, from obesity and metabolic diseases
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