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Probiotics: functional but not as we thought

On October 27, 2011 By Max Bingham

Probiotic yoghurts are popular mainly because they come labelled with claims that they are good for you. Whether this is true or not is the focus of a considerable number of studies that are ongoing at the moment. A small study, published yesterday, suggests that the impact of these yoghurt cultures on the [...]

Drug effectiveness: Gut Microbes, you decide!

On October 26, 2011 By Max Bingham

Drugs sometimes work and sometimes don’t, despite having clinical evidence for their effectiveness and regulatory approval to be sold. Why? Some new research suggests that gut microbes might be in the frame. We check out the research and ask what now?

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