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Bacterial Strains Linked to Acne
About 85% of all people get acne at some time in their lives, and as the most common skin disorder, it affects 40 to 50 million Americans. Scientists still struggle...
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Cutting Empty Carbs and Dairy Key for Clear Skin
Acne is often characterized as an adolescent affliction, but it affects both adolescents and adults, well into the 20s and beyond. And spotty skin is not only hard to cover...
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How to Find the Best Probiotic
Diet, travel, stress, illness, aging and the use of antibiotics all contribute to an imbalance or “dysbiosis” of the intestinal tract leading to digestive problems. These problems cause some two...
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Probiotics Prevent Infant Skin Problems
Atopic dermatitis, a form of eczema, affects about 20% of infants and young children, making it the most common chronic inflammatory skin disease. Any parent who’s had to deal with...
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Probiotics and Weight Loss
Each day we hear more about the benefits of taking a probiotic supplement. The most common reason for supplementing with these beneficial bacteria is to support digestive health and boost...
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Probiotics Significantly Reduce Antibiotic Diarrhea
Supplementing with a probiotic is associated with a 42 percent lower risk of developing antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD), according to a new study published in the May 9 issue of the...
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Antibiotics and Probiotics - What You Need to Know
If your doctor has prescribed an antibiotic, you may be worried about the negative side-effects from taking this medication. This is a reasonable concern given that a quarter of patients...
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Lactoferrin Supplementation Significantly Improves Acne
Lactoferrin-enriched fermented milk improves acne by reducing total lesions and sebum content in young adults with moderate acne, researchers report in the journal Nutrition. Acne is an inflammatory skin...
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A Probiotic a Day, Keeps the Doctor Away
Diet, travel, stress, illness, aging and the use of antibiotics all contribute to an imbalance or “dysbiosis” of the intestinal tract leading to digestive problems. These problems cause some two...
