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Probiotics and xylitol gum can’t replace antibiotics

Using probiotics and xylitol chewing gum to alleviate sore throats as an alternative to antibiotics appears to have no effect, a study shows
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- @KatKeogh
Posted 15 January 2018 - 11:00
 

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