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What is the mechanism by which probiotics get past the stomach acid into your intestines

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Most won't unless: Timed release. You need a product that can withstand the harsh environment of stomach acid. Stomach acid will kill a high percentage of probiotic bacteria. Thus, if it needs to take action further down in the GI tract, a timed released formulation may be most beneficial.

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Answered 6/10/2014

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