A bacteria found in breast milk and probiotic yogurt may be able to reverse some symptoms of autism, a study has found. The absence of a single type of bacteria in the gut has been linked to causing autistic traits such as problems with social interaction. But scientists discovered that by 'adding them back to the gut,' they were able to reverse...

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If you have a history of depression or anxiety, you might be at increased risk of the same during pregnancy. While the use of antidepressants during pregnancy in the US has increased from 2% in 1997 to over 7% in 2008, in a controversial review,  the Journal of the American Medical Association Pediatrics suggested that taking antidepressants during pregnancy could double...

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Compelling evidence shows that probiotics can positively impact your skin in a multitude of ways. The antimicrobial properties of probiotics ward off infections, allow for faster healing, and reduce redness/inflammation by eliminating the bacteria that cause these issues, which is also applicable to sunburn recovery. Wow! Who knew probiotics had so many additional health benefits?!

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Did you know that probiotics can largely impact a newborn's susceptibility to acid reflux during the first year of infancy? Recent studies show that gastric episodes were decreased by up to 75% when probiotics were introduced to the children. How neat is that?!

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Check out this great article discussing the links between allergies, gut bacteria diversity, and probiotics: http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Americans-with-allergies-have-low-microbiota-diversity-NIH-Study

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Now that probiotics are finally being integrated into doctors' general practices to supplement prescribed antibiotics, find out why:   - In several studies, probiotics improved heart function and reduced inflammatory markers. - Probiotics have been proven to lower cholesterol. - They are known to increase vitamin D levels, essential in heart function. - A review of nine studies showed a...

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