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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle

Unhappy gut? Meet the vegan probiotic you need to know about

Healthspan

Prioritising gut health and maintaining a diverse microbiome is a hot topic, and there are lots of ways you can improve yours. Making sure your diet is rich in fruit and vegetables to increase microbial diversity, and taking probiotics to give your gut a boost are great places to start.

There are hundreds of probiotic organisms, but the most common strains are Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus. Evidence** suggests that taking probiotics could reduce symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), such as bloating, and help to restore the natural balance of bacteria in your gut after you’ve been ill or had treatment, and help to restore the natural balance of bacteria in your gut after illness.

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