Cystic Fibrosis News Today – Probiotics and Prebiotics for Cystic Fibrosis

Probiotics are live microorganisms (in most cases, bacteria) that are similar to the “good bacteria” in the intestines. People with cystic fibrosis (CF) may have more gastrointestinal problems than healthy people because they are frequently on antibiotic therapy, which kills bad and good bacteria. Clinical trials have shown that particular strains of probiotics help prevent antibiotic-associated diarrhea and [...]