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Bantam Books
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2007
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English
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If the thought of bacteria conjures images of germs that should be avoided, think again! Some friendly bacteria, called probiotics, are not only beneficial, they're essential. Thanks to recent research, it is clear that the healthy bacteria that inhabit the digestive tract are the body's silent partners for good health, optimizing the power of the immune system to fight disease and the "bad" germs we fear. Here is a guide to probiotics and the foods...
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"The health benefits of probiotics are no secret-doctors from both the Western and Eastern medicine camps sing the praises of probiotics for their positive effects on digestion, metabolism, and the immune system. Enthusiasts of kombucha-a bubbly probiotic drink now sold regularly in stores from Manhattan delis to Seattle food co-ops-point to its high levels of B vitamins and amino acids, improving mood, energy levels, joint function, ligament health,...
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