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I gather that slippery elm should be taken two hours after medication. does the same thing apply to taking it two hours after probiotics/kefir?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Slippery: I am unaware of any source that recommends that slippery elm interferes with kefir or probiotics.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I gather that slippery elm should be taken two hours after medication. does the same thing apply to taking it two hours after probiotics/kefir?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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