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Health tip - Antibiotics v's Probiotics

Tip 15 - Antibiotics v's Probiotics

At this time of year we are most susceptible to bacterial infections.  Antibiotics
are among the most frequently prescribed medications in modern medicine. Antibiotics
cure disease by killing or injuring bacteria. The first antibiotic was penicillin,
discovered accidentally from a mold culture. Today, over 100 different antibiotics
are available to doctors to cure minor discomforts as well as life-threatening infections.

Probiotics are live, nonharmful bacteria that provide health benefits to people
when eaten in sufficient
amounts. There are many types of probiotic bacteria, including various species of
lactobacillus and bifidobacteria.

Unfortunately, when we take antibiotics we also kill off the healthy probiotics
which primarily live in the digestive system.

Health Tip

Take Udo's choice Super 8 (1 a day) after a course of antibiotics.  To be found
in most good health shops in the refrigerated section.

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