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How Do Probiotics Work?
Dr. James H. Reichheld, a digestive health specialist, talks about probiotics and how these organisms can help relieve gastrointestinal symptoms and conditions such as Crohn's disease. Probiotics are vital for digestion, Reicheld says. But are probiotic products such as Activia and yogurt effective at reducing gastrointestinal symptoms? Reicheld reviews these products and how they work--or don't work--to improve digestive health.
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