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Probiotics cut risk of Asperger syndrome and ADHD
Posted on Fri, 22 May 15

Probiotics cut risk of Asperger syndrome and ADHD

A remarkable new study found that infants who received probiotics during the first 6-months of life were less likely to develop attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and Asperger syndrome.

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Kefir improves digestive health
Posted on Fri, 15 May 15

Kefir improves digestive health

Kefir is not your average fermented food; unlike most yoghurt it is rich in probiotic bacteria and may improve regularity and digestive health.

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Sauerkraut: super food, or health risk?
Posted on Tue, 21 Apr 15

Sauerkraut: super food, or health risk?

Fermented foods such as Sauerkraut are being increasingly cited as super foods in pop nutrition, but a new scientific review of Sauerkraut tells a very different story.

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Antibiotics worse for digestive health than realized
Posted on Sun, 19 Apr 15

Antibiotics worse for digestive health than realized

Antibiotics have long been known to kill off your healthy gut bacteria, but new research suggests they damage your mitochondria and destroy your gut wall as well.

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How to choose a probiotic
Posted on Wed, 11 Feb 15

How to choose a probiotic

Probiotic supplements are very popular but the wide range available can make it difficult to identify a quality and effective product. The following simple guide can help you.

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Probiotics & prebiotics successful for bacterial overgrowth
Posted on Tue, 27 Jan 15

Probiotics & prebiotics successful for bacterial overgrowth

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) can cause digestive problems such as chronic abdominal pain, diarrhea or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) like symptoms. For the first time, a study suggests a pre and probiotic combination may help eliminate SIBO.

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