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by Charles Platkin, PhD, JD, MPH agosto 16, 2012

by Charles Platkin, PhD, JD, MPH agosto 16, 2012

They generate metabolic activity, mainly in the colon but in the gut as well. Their intestinal functions include digesting food, absorbing nutrients and helping prime our immune system to better …

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