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Acidophilus / Probiotics

Acidophilus is a beneficial bacteria that is naturally found in the human body. This section also includes information about other types of beneficial live bacterial, collectively known as "probiotics".
Acidophilus and Probiotics Fact Sheet
What is acidophilus? What are other types of probiotics? Why do people use them? What are the potential side effects and safety concerns?
Prebiotics and Probiotics
What are prebiotics? How do they differ from probiotics? Where do can we find them in our diets?
Are Probiotics Helpful After Pouchitis?
Pouchitis is a common problem among those who have had j-pouch surgery for ulcerative colitis. Find out about the use of probiotics post-surgery.
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