probiotic
"A good analogy to think about is dogs, they are all the same species but different breeds are good for different activities like a German Shepherd is a good guard dog, a Kelpie is a good sheep dog and a Maltese terrier would be a good family pet. Each strain of probiotic is like a different breed of dog and there is not one size fits all, so you need to get the right strain to treat different health conditions."
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