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    "Food & Home Magazine"
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  "textContent": "Probiotics aid the digestive system in significant and beneficial ways. But introducing it to your gut may lead to stomach cramps and other unwelcome symptoms. It’s not a lost cause, though. There are practical things you can do to reduce stomach upset and help your system adjust. Probiotics are what we call ‘good bacteria’, [...]\n\nThe post Why your probiotics may be causing stomach cramps – and what to do about it appeared first on Food & Home Magazine.",
  "title": "Why your probiotics may be causing stomach cramps – and what to do about it"
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