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Probiotics Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that are sometimes called friendly germs. Probiotics work by colonizing the small intestine and crowding out disease-causing organisms, thereby restoring proper balance in the intestinal flora. They compete with harmful organisms for nutrients and may also produce substances that stop the growth of harmful organisms in the gut. Most probiotics come from food sources, especially cultured milk products. Probiotics are thought to help the colon detoxify the body by preserving the intestinal lining's protective barrier and preventing harmful bacteria that produce toxins from growing inside the colon. However, no studies have evaluated the effectiveness of this therapy. Read more
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