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- Probiotics and prebiotics: What you should know - Mayo Clinic
Probiotics are specific living microorganisms, most often bacteria or yeast that help the body digest food or help with symptoms of certain illnesses Probiotics are naturally found in fermented foods such as yogurt and sauerkraut
- Probióticos y prebióticos: lo que debes saber - Mayo Clinic
Los probióticos son microorganismos vivos específicos, generalmente bacterias o levaduras, que favorecen la digestión de alimentos o alivian síntomas de ciertas enfermedades Se encuentran naturalmente en alimentos fermentados como el yogur y el chucrut
- Acidophilus - Mayo Clinic
Each type of probiotic supplement, and each strain of each type, works in different ways As a supplement, acidophilus is sold as capsules, tablets, wafers, powders and a vaginal suppository Besides its use as a supplement, acidophilus also is found in some dairy products, such as yogurt It's commercially added to many foods too
- Lactobacillus acidophilus (oral route) - Side effects dosage
Lactobacillus acidophilus is a probiotic that is used to help maintain the number of healthy bacteria in your stomach and intestines This supplement is available without a prescription
- Kombucha tea: Does it have health benefits? - Mayo Clinic
A small amount of research suggests that kombucha tea may give benefits similar to probiotic supplements For example, some research suggests kombucha tea may support a healthy immune system and prevent constipation But there are few valid medical studies of kombucha tea's role in human health And there are risks to think about
- Diverticulitis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
A few small clinical trials found evidence that probiotic supplements to increase good bacteria in the colon may reduce risk of new episodes of diverticulitis But there is not enough scientific evidence to show that probiotics should be used
- Irritable bowel syndrome - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Lifestyle changes can make a big difference when it comes to managing this common GI disorder Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis and how to handle triggers for this long-term condition
- C. difficile infection - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Colon exam Rarely, to help confirm a diagnosis of C difficile infection, a health care provider might check the inside of the colon Tests used are either flexible sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy The tests involve putting a flexible tube with a small camera on one end into the colon to look for problem areas These tests also can look for other causes of the symptoms
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