Probiotics No Help to Young Kids (VIDEO)

Washington University in St. Louis

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A major US study led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found that a commonly used probiotic is not effective in improving symptoms of diarrhea and vomiting in young children with gastroenteritis.

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