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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Lifestyle
Georgie Lucas

Dawn of the dead: say hello to ‘postbiotics’, the inanimate link in the gut health family

Probiotics have moved from buzzword to wellness staple. We’ve spent years trying to keep good bacteria alive, to reach our gut and support our microbiome. But new research suggests that inactive microbes may, in fact, deliver their own benefits, from digestion to skin health.

The term “postbiotics” was defined in 2021 and — as scientists explore their potential — it’s likely to be one we hear more of.

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