Tuesday, August 08, 2006
Elderly 'should take probiotics'
Elderly people should take probiotic supplements, according to scientists.
They said the drinks, yoghurts or capsules could help protect older people against bowel conditions, such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
People over 60 have about 1,000-fold less "friendly" bacteria in their guts compared with other adults.
But experts, speaking at a briefing in London, also warned that some of the smaller brands on sale in the UK were not effective.
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posted by I at 8:53 am
