A doctor questions the health claims of probiotics
There is no data supporting the use of probiotics in any capacity: “The fact that they will do no harm is the main reason I’m fairly relaxed about my patients taking them on a regular basis, although I still believe any possible health benefits they may feel are far outweighed by the damage to their wallets.”
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