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I get boils a lot, is there a probiotic i can take to hepp with this?
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Probably not: "boils" are bacterial infections and not related to your GI tract where probiaotics usually work. Not sure why you get frequent boils. Possible immune system problem? Are you taking any medication that may reduce your immune system and making you susceptible to this type of infection?
Answered 6/10/2014
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