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What's the difference between a probiotic and a multi/daily vitamin?
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A probiotic: helps to replace the good bacteria in the gut, thus helping w/digestion and GI disorders. A multivitamin is a broad spectrum of vitamins & minerals helping many bodily processes. Peace and good health.
Answered 2/20/2015
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A probiotic: Provides the intestine with healthy bacteria. A multi vitamin provides non caloric nutrients that are essential to life
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