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I'm skinny until today. is bad bacteria damage intestines cause nutrient malabsorption? can probiotics absorb nutrients and therefore gain weight?
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Probiotics: The balance of bacteria will help with the breakdown of nutrients and it's absorption.
Answered 4/11/2014
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