Gut Health Problems - September 2017
In the eighth issue of Gut Health Problems, we have an overview of the vast benefits of probiotics, a checklist of foods rich in zinc, an intro to determining if you have fiber deficiency, and more. Intestinal discomfort, whether chronic or occasional, is something worth taking the time to prevent. And while we all have those foods that give us problems, you may actually be able to make a change that makes a bigger difference than you ever imagined.
In the eighth issue of Gut Health Problems, we have an overview of the vast benefits of probiotics, a checklist of foods rich in zinc, an intro to determining if you have fiber deficiency, and more. Intestinal discomfort, whether chronic or occasional, is something worth taking the time to prevent. And while we all have those foods that give us problems, you may actually be able to make a change that makes a bigger difference than you ever imagined.
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A 5-PART GUIDE ON THE<br />
HEALTH BENEFITS OF PROBIOTICS<br />
by<br />
Michael Hall<br />
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If you’re looking for info on the health benefits of probiotics, then these 5 tips<br />
will help you get up to speed and escape an unbalanced gut.<br />
Broken down, the word<br />
probiotic means “for life”<br />
or “promoting life.” While it<br />
sounds good, you still may<br />
wonder: are probiotics just<br />
another New Age gimmick, or is there<br />
some science behind the health benefits?<br />
Probiotics are live microorganisms that<br />
can be consumed through fermented<br />
foods or supplements. More and more<br />
studies show that the balance or imbalance<br />
of bacteria in your digestive system is<br />
linked to overall health and disease.<br />
Probiotics promote a healthy balance<br />
of gut bacteria and have been linked to<br />
a wide range of health benefits. These<br />
include benefits for weight loss, digestive<br />
health, immune function and more. This<br />
is an overview of the key health benefits<br />
linked to probiotics.<br />
1<br />
PROBIOTICS MAY REDUCE THE SEVERITY<br />
OF CERTAIN ALLERGIES AND ECZEMA<br />
Certain probiotic strains may reduce the<br />
severity of eczema in children and infants.<br />
One study found eczema symptoms<br />
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