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How Long Does It Take For Probiotics To Work?

Probiotics are classified as microorganisms that enhance health of the host when ingested.  The concept of probiotics was first introduced by Élie Metchnikoff (a Nobel laureate) who suggested that Bulgarian peasants exhibited longer life expectancies due to their regular consumption of yogurt – which contained health-enhancing microbes. Although these days there are many foods marketed …

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Autism, Gut Bacteria, & Probiotics for Treatment: A Complex Puzzle

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder associated with poor social skills, deficits in verbal and non-verbal communication, and frequent engagement in repetitive behaviors.  On average, it affects boys more frequently (~5-fold) than girls and signs of the disorder become noticeable in early childhood [between ages 1 and 3].  Estimates suggest that over 21 million individuals throughout …

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