Yoghurt improves gut instincts


	Yoghurt improves gut instincts

wildcat

12-17-2006 6:28 AM

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science, health, acidophilus, gut, abdominal pain

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12-17-2006 9:38 PM

dfiskey

i never would have thought this.. i always thought the dairy in yogurt would upset it more.. Good to know!

12-20-2006 2:09 PM

javacchino

Probiotics are very good for the body. Yogurt also helps diabetics having stomach problems while on Metformin. I eat it every day.

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