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Should I take a probiotic? And other gut questions, answered

Life Kit: Health by NPR

Jun 22, 202613:08Science & Medicine

Research shows that our gut microbiome -- the trillions of microbes that populate our intestines -- isn't just involved in digestion. It's intimately linked to our immune systems, mental health, cognition and more. If yo...

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Should I take a probiotic? And other gut questions, answered is an episode from Life Kit: Health by NPR. Research shows that our gut microbiome -- the trillions of microbes that populate our intestines -- isn't just involved in digestion. I...

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Published Jun 22, 2026, 13:08 long, audio available.