Nonfunctional gut? Try a probiotic food.
This month's Nutrition column discusses the problem of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. The overgrowth of the "good" bacteria, Clostridium difficile, can cause severe abdominal pain, fever, and diarrhea. This article examines the benefits of including probiotics in a meal plan when the use of antibiotics is medically indicated.
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