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Need recommendations for a probiotic and digestive enzyme for healthy person sensitive to meds?

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Dr. Barbara A Majeroni
Dr. Barbara A Majeronianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Bifidobacterium: Bifidobacteriun bifidus is one of many probiotics that are found normally in the human body. Useful instead of meds for irritable bowel syndrome.
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Dr. Narayanachar Murali
Dr. Narayanachar Muralianswered
Gastroenterology 39 years experience
No benefit: Very unlikely probiotics are going to be of any help. Probiotics have shown no benefit even if used with antibiotics.
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