Intro to GI disorders - Logan Class of December 2011

Antibiotics weaken natural bacteria in the gut and, stimulate overgrowth of the yeast Candida albicans. Previous studies have shown that overgrowth of yeast adversely affects the body's mucosal immunity. The result: A weakened immune system that becomes vulnerable to allergies and asthma. Allergy and Immune Stress Study - University of Michigan ... ................
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