Search Results for: probiotic

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  Prebiotic vs. Probiotic: What’s the Difference?

  July 10, 2022

  Looking to fortify your diet and better your digestive system? Learn the difference between probiotics and prebiotics.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Nutrition

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  The Benefits of Probiotics

  October 24, 2023

  Learn about the health benefits of probiotics, living microrganisms such as yeast or bacteria. Discover easy ways to add probiotics to your daily diet.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

  Categorized as: Nutrition

  Tagged with: allergies, Bifidobacterium bifidum, cfus, colony-forming units, dental disease, eczema, infections, irritable bowel syndrome, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei, liver disease, Probiotics, stomach ulcers, Streptococcus thermophiles, UPMC Digestive Health Care

  

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  Foods to Support Immune Health

  March 21, 2024

  No single food can fight infection alone, but eating a healthful diet can boost your immune system. Here's what you need to know about eating for immune health.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Nutrition Services

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  Can Green Powders Really Boost Your Health?

  September 19, 2023

  Social media influencers rave about the ease and health effects of green powders. But nutrition experts say these benefits are overblown. Green powders or “superfood” blends contain ground fruits, vegetables, grains, and algae. Similar products include fruit and vegetable supplements. Some include prebiotics, probiotics, or digestive enzymes. They may contain popular herbs like ashwagandha or…Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  What’s the Difference Between Food Allergy and Intolerance?

  August 9, 2023

  Is your persistent belly pain and bloating from food allergies or food intolerances? Both can cause a physical reaction after eating certain foods, so it’s easy to confuse the two. But there are significant differences between food allergies and intolerances. Here’s a comparison between food allergies and intolerances, including what causes them and how you…Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Discovery, PCP

  

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  Where Can You Get a Yeast Infection?

  July 19, 2023

  When you hear the term yeast infection, you may think of vaginal itchiness. But that's not the only body part that can get a yeast infection.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Discovery, PCP

  

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  What to Eat and Drink When You Have a Cold

  April 26, 2023

  Eating well when you're sick helps boost your energy. Certain foods can also help you fight a cold, so you may recover faster. Learn more.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Primary Care

  Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Health Topics A-Z

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  Natural Ways to Relieve Constipation

  April 6, 2023

  Almost everyone gets constipated now and then. The good news is that you can usually treat constipation with simple changes in lifestyle.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Primary Care

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  Digestive Health in Women Q&A with Dr. Victain

  January 9, 2023

  UPMC Passavant Gastroenterologist Michelle Suzanne Victain, DO, discusses how women can improve their digestive health.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders, UPMC Magee-Womens

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Women's Health

  Tagged with: Discovery, Provider