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Re: Do probiotics aggravate D? and other questions
      08/21/06 10:32 AM
Sand

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Acacia is not a probiotic - it's a PREbiotic. As I understand it, that means it provides a welcoming environment for good gut bacteria. Sort of like putting out seed if you want birds in the yard.

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Digby
08/21/06 10:01 AM
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08/21/06 03:21 PM
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Sand
08/21/06 10:32 AM
* Ah! Thanks for the clarification. -nt
Digby
08/21/06 03:31 PM

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