Fermented Foods (probiotics)

17.3 Health benefits associated with fermented foods/pro-biotics We know that the bowel contains certain useful bacteria that play an important role in health such as   ~ assisting with digestion   ~ inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria   ~ producing vitamins and other beneficial compounds like short chain fatty acids Reported (but not proven) potentially beneficial effects of pro-biotics include   ~ preventing and treating diarrhoea   ~ stimulating the immune system   ~ preventing bowel cancer

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