Bacteria with benefits

When most people think of bacteria, they think of sickness. However, products containing bacteria are a growing trend in the health food industry. These products contain “healthy” bacteria, called probiotics, which are similar to those already present in the digestive tract. The probiotics are intended to improve the function of the digestive system, and a number of people claim the products make a difference. While the benefit of probiotics has not been scientifically determined, there are over 150 probiotic products currently available to the U.S. market. Washington Post, Dec. 10, 2007
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