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Probiotic supplements contain certain strains of “good” bacteria that are supposed to support a healthy gut microbiome, and prebiotics are substances that feed those good microbes to help them grow.
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Probiotic supplements contain certain strains of "good" bacteria that are supposed to support a healthy gut microbiome and prebiotics are substances that feed those good microbes to help them grow
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February 15, 2026 at 4:37 PM (2 months ago)
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February 15, 2026 at 4:37 PM (2 months ago)

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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/09/well/eat/supplement-swaps-nutrition-food.html

This article discusses common dietary supplements and suggests food alternatives to obtain the same nutrients. Experts advise that a balanced diet is often sufficient and safer than taking supplements, which can have risks. The article provides examples of food swaps for popular supplements like multivitamins and fish oil.

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