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Gut health: probiotics, prebiotics and postbiotics

Apr 2022
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The microbiome has the potential to be a game changer in how consumers manage their health as probiotic and prebiotic claims are gradually increasing in F&B. The majority of postbiotics are launched in the supplement category, with North America and Asia, leading the way.

This Nutrition Focus Presentation is from Morinaga Milk.

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