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Taking antibiotics, want to try probiotics in form of kefir/fermented foods. i read it can be bad if immune system down, is it safe?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Yes: If you have certain forms of severe immune impairment , even probiotic may potentially cause problem. However I don't see this in your picture.

Answered 11/11/2015

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