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GOOD FOR YOUR GUT

Most of us know about probiotics, but what about prebiotics? The names are very similar, but each plays a different role for your gut health.

Probiotics are live “good” bacteria in the body. In the gut they help break down and digest food, minimise gas and bloating, boost the immune system and support overall gut health.

The gut is sometimes called our “second brain” as it can play a key role in mental health. Recent studies have found that probiotics have an effect on mood since

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