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On antibiotics, scared about c-diff. does everyone on meds get it? recovering from infection, unsure of probiotics, what else can i do to prevent it?
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Pro mean with: and bio means life. Probiotics help the GI system digest food. Anti means against. So, if one takes excessive antibiotics (which are sometimes needed) they can kill off the good bacteria in our GI systems and we can have digestive problems. This can happen w/out antibiotics at times too. So, the probiotics replace the good bacteria that are missing or low. Peace and good health.
Answered 5/29/2016
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