Feed the man (and the woman) some good, healthy bacteria

摘要

Our lack of attention to the bacteria that naturally live in our bodies is leading to silent disease epidemics that cost our health system dearly, according to leading microbiologist, Professor Gregor Reid from the University of Western Ontario in Canada. Chris Greenwood spoke to him while he was in Melbourne in October to speak at the Australian Microbiology Conference. Professor Reid said the correct use of scientifically proven 'probiotic' bacteria could alleviate problems caused by diseases suchas urinary tract infections, which are suffered by more than 1.5 billion women each year.