Probiotics and Digestive Health: A Gastroenterologist’s Perspective

In Probiotics and Digestive Health, you will learn that your overall health depends on the healthy functioning of your digestive system; not only does it pull nutrients from food to nourish the body, but it participates in protecting it against diseases. The bacteria that populate the digestive tract play a major role in both of these functions. Imbalances in the types of gut flora--friendly versus harmful--can lead to digestive upsets which, if left unchecked, can lead to far more serious ...