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Analysis of 352 probiotic supplements finds mismatched microbes across marketed health benefits
Probiotic supplements found in drugstores nationwide contain an assortment of microbes sold for specific health purposes despite limited understanding of the microbes' connections to their marketed use, new University of Virginia School…
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Research has identified discrepancies between the types of microbes present in probiotic supplements and the health benefits they are marketed to provide. The study analyzed 352 probiotic supplements and found that the microbes within them do not consistently align with their intended uses, such as digestive health or immune system support.
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