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Can prebiotics, probiotics or postbiotics help your ageing microbiome?
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Can prebiotics, probiotics or postbiotics help your ageing microbiome?

New Scientist · Jun 19, 2026, 9:00 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

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The disruption of your gut microbiome is a major consequence, and possible cause, of ageing. Columnist Graham Lawton looks into recent trials examining whether it can be replenished through diet and prebiotics, probiotics or postbiotics

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