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2024年5月19日 · Magnesium Benefits. How Much Magnesium Is Needed Daily? Foods High in Magnesium. 5 min read. What Is Magnesium? Magnesium is a mineral that's crucial for the body's functions. What does...
2024年5月30日 · Apnimed is a company that’s developed a new oral drug for sleep apnea – currently called AD109. AD109 combines the drugs aroxybutynin and atomoxetine. Aroxybutynin is used to treat symptoms of an...
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Probiotics is a general term for living microorganisms -- often called \"friendly\" bacteria -- that have health benefits in the body. These can be bacteria or yeast that are similar to organisms that are naturally found in the body, especially in the digestive tract. Probiotics have become popular supplements and food additives, most often used to...
Probiotics work by balancing the levels of microorganisms in the intestines. They drive down the numbers of harmful bacteria. They also seem to boost the body's immune system.
Although research is ongoing, there's good evidence that some probiotics may be helpful in treating irritable bowel syndrome, some types of diarrhea, colitis (particularly ulcerative colitis and and a complication of surgery for ulcerative colitis called pouchitis), acne, and eczema in children. They may also be used with antibiotics to help preven...
There are many types of probiotics. They include lactobacilli (like Lactobacillus acidophilusand Lactobacillus GG), bifidobacteria (like Bifidobacterium bifidus) and some yeasts (like Saccharomyces boulardii). Different probiotics have different effects. So while one may help treat diarrhea or a vaginal infection, another may have no effect. Before...
Probiotics are different from prebiotics. Prebiotics are non-digestible ingredients in foods that are used to spur the growth of probiotic bacteria in the body by providing a suitable environment in which the probiotics themselves can flourish. Synbiotics are combinations of prebiotics with probiotics.
Because there are so many different probiotic organisms, there is no set dosage. Ask your health care provider for advice. Some probiotics are dosed by the number of live organisms they contain. For instance, a typical dosage of Lactobacillus acidophilus ranges between 1 billion to 10 billion live organisms split into three or four doses. Dosage ma...
2024年5月23日 · What Is a Bruise? When you get an injury, blood may leak from the vessels (veins and capillaries) under your skin. The discoloration you see as a bruise on the surface of your skin is from blood...
2024年5月23日 · Ibuprofen, popularly packaged as Advil or Motrin, is an anti-inflammatory medication that is used to treat moderate pain from conditions like arthritis and menstrual cramps. Because both are used...
2024年5月19日 · Strep Throat Home Remedies. Until the antibiotics start to work, these home treatments can help you feel better: Over-the-counter pain relievers: Take acetaminophen ( Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil ...
2024年5月26日 · Spirulina is blue-green algae that’s packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and protein. It has a long history as a superfood. First eaten by the ancient Aztecs for its nutrition, spirulina...
