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Dr. Joseph Sirven: Why Probiotics Might Not Be Safe

Dr. Joseph Sirven
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Dr. Joseph Sirven

Lots of us take probiotics. They’re meant to help support digestive health by improving the flora in your gut.

But the way they’re regulated raises questions about just how useful — and even safe — they are.

That’s where KJZZ’s medical commentator Dr. Joseph Sirven comes in. He’s a neurologist at the Mayo Clinic and, he says, this is one of the most common questions he gets from patients. Here’s what he tells them.

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