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A member asked:

Are probiotic pills safe? i see warming labels on some saying may cause. wats the best probiotic i can use. c diff positive with no diaherra.

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Probiotics: These are almost all quite safe. You might, however, simply use cultured non-pasteurized yogurt, and this should fulfill the same purpose.

Answered 11/22/2013

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