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Do you think it's a good idea to take capsules that contain live prebiotic bacteria?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Prebiotics: can be helpful for many conditions. However -there are many different strains . If you have a particular health issue - you would want a strain that would be helpful. It is usually best to have multiple strains with a controlled release delivery systems. Go for millions of cultures - not less.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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