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Oral Probiotics

Internet URL

http://nccam.nih.gov/health/probiotics/introduction.htm  

Sponsoring Agency

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Clearinghouse, National Institutes of Health

Description

Probiotics are live microorganisms or "friendly bacteria" found in foods and dietary supplements that may help prevent diarrhea and other side effects from antibiotic use.

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Review Date

2/7/2011