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Podcast: Late Night Health Radio
Episode: Probiotics - Science Supported Or Is The Jury Still Out? Part 2
Description: In Greek “probiotic” literally means “for life,” but should we take it for every ailment inour life? According to a new report by Acumen Research and Consulting, global probiotic sales are set to reach $78 billion by 2026, stimulated by the increasing aging population and interest among consumers in preventative health care. Marketers may lead you to believe that probiotics are useful for everything from depression to weight loss, but is science revealing a different story? “Unlike vitamins or other supplements, probiotics are live microorganisms that help support healthy bacteria in your digestive tract. They can be beneficial to take whether yo...