Good News for Heavy Drinkers: Probiotics Improve Liver Function
Everyday I am impressed with the new probiotic research. Last month Alcohol magazine published a research article about the ability of probiotics to improve liver function in heavy drinkers. I am by no means encouraging excess use of alcohol, but it is comforting to know a safe, naturally-occurring supplement such as a probiotic can have a positive impact on the liver.
In the study, participants were either given a standard therapy or a probiotic for five consecutive days. At the completion of the study, participants who received the probiotic had better liver function and a higher number of beneficial bacteria within the gut.
More information about this study is available:
http://www.foodproductdesign.com/hotnews/study–…….html
