Probiotics and Antibiotics: Finding the Right Balance

US consumers are spending 3 billion dollars a year on probiotic supplements. Are they getting a good return on investment?

Mentioned in this episode:

Choosing an appropriate probiotic product for your patient: An evidence-based practical guide

Fiber content of common foods
Impact of probiotics on colonizing microbiota of the gut
Are probiotics and prebiotics effective in the prevention of travellers' diarrhea: A systematic review and meta-analysis
 

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