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What is a good way to get 100 billion or more units of probiotics in my system every day?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Actually: a controlled release product with varied strains is best. However, you will be paying more for billions vice millions.

Answered 5/31/2015

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