Is Probiotic Or Is Yogurt Better To Restore Good Bacteria?

Posted on Wed, 16 Apr 2014

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Question : which is better to help restore good bacteria, a probiotic or yogurt? Is it bad to consume both simultaneously? Should I just take one or the other?

Answered by Dr. Surendiran Gaj (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer: PROBIOTICS are better than yogurt. Detailed Answer: Hello, Nice to meet you here, PROBIOTICS are better than yogurt in restoring normal bacterial flora of intestine. There is no harm in consuming them simultaneously. You can consume both at the time [Probiotic yogurts are available in market]. Take care. Dr.surendiran.g

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T