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Targeted Use Key for Prebiotics and Probiotics

Prebiotics and probiotics have been incorporated into clinical practice with a degree of ease that contrasts with the complexity of the evidence supporting their use. Part of this acceptance may be explained by their perception as “natural” and, therefore, harmless interventions. However, one of the most common errors is treating probiotics as a therapeutic category. The […]

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Are Probiotics Helpful in Treating Cardiovascular Issues?

As a primary care doctor, you’re often the first clinician that patients trust to discuss cardiac issues. Not only can you assess cardiac symptoms, order diagnostic tests, and refer your patients to a cardiologist, but you can also use this front-line role to discuss other ways to treat cardiac concerns. During your consultations, you will

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Are Probiotics Helpful in Treating Cardiovascular Issues?

As a primary care doctor, you’re often the first clinician that patients trust to discuss cardiac issues. Not only can you assess cardiac symptoms, order diagnostic tests, and refer your patients to a cardiologist but also you can use this front-line role to discuss other ways to treat cardiac concerns. During your consultations, you will

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Not all probiotics are created equal – some help gut recovery, others harm

By Paul McClure July 26, 2025 Facebook Twitter Flipboard LinkedIn Reddit Email Some probiotics help gut recovery, while others harm it Depositphotos View 2 Images Not all probiotics are created equal. A new study found that one commonly available strain made a gut infection worse, while another helped stop it in its tracks, thanks to a

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Probiotics can help or hinder gut recovery after antibiotic treatment

by Tracey Peake, North Carolina State University edited by Stephanie Baum, reviewed by Andrew Zinin An antibiotic-treated mouse model that measures the return of colonization resistance after probiotic administration. Schematic of the mouse model monitoring colonization resistance after antibiotic treatment. All mice (n = 32) received cefoperazone in their drinking water for 5 days. Mice were orally gavaged at

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The Role of Gut Health in Rosacea: Diet, Probiotics, and the Microbiome

Growing evidence suggests that the skin and gut may be more closely linked than once thought — especially in chronic inflammatory conditions like rosacea. In a comprehensive review recently published in Biomolecules, Marco Manfredini, MD, from the Department of Dermatology at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy, and colleagues explored the evolving science around how

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Probiotics: What You Need to Know for Better Patient Care

What Are Probiotics? Probiotics are live microorganisms, such as bacteria or yeasts from the gut or other microbiota that, when consumed in sufficient amounts, support health by targeting specific bodily functions. Health Benefits Probiotics support gut health by enhancing the immune defenses of the intestinal lining and directly competing with harmful bacteria to maintain a balanced microbiome.

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