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Old Mon Feb 18, 2013, 06:09 PM
Marlene Marlene is offline
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Interesting project Deb.

Gut microbe balance is an important factor in natural medicine. Has been for well over 15 - 20 years now. It's only been recent that mainstream medicine is looking at it.

Take a look at this article just published linking gut bacteria to cholesterol metabolism.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...0218092558.htm

JulieD....Most if not all pre-modern cultures ate fermented foods daily. Not only were they nutrient rich, but contained way more beneficial bacteria than you could get in probiotic supplement.
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