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What is probiotic? Is it recommended?
Aug 21, 2014

Dr. Rania Mousa General Medicine
Probiotics are organisms such as bacteria or yeast that are believed to improve health. They are available in supplements and foods. The idea of taking live bacteria or yeast may seem strange at first. After all, we take antibiotics to fight bacteria. But our bodies naturally teem with such organisms.

some digestive disorders happen when the balance of friendly bacteria in the intestines becomes disturbed. This can happen after an infection or after taking antibiotics. Intestinal problems can also arise when the lining of the intestines is damaged. Taking probiotics may help.

They can improve intestinal function and maintain the integrity of the lining of the intestines

These friendly organisms may also help fight bacteria that cause diarrhea.
For the most part, taking probiotics is safe and causes few side effects.
Still, probiotics may be dangerous for people with weakened immune systems or serious illnesses.
So it is not a matter of being recommended or not ,it depends on why they are been taken
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