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What are some guidelines to keep in mind when buying probiotics?

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What are some guidelines to keep in mind when buying probiotics?

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Some guidelines when buying probiotics: buy as far away from the Use By date as possible, start with a low dose, and read the label to ensure you know the ingredients. Watch as integrative medicine expert Julie Chen, MD, explains these guidelines.

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