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Comstock Images / Getty Images By India Espy-Jones ·Updated August 14, 2024

“Probiotic” is a buzzword in the wellness space commonly used to market fermented foods––think: kombucha, kimchi, and yogurt. Brands often misuse the under-regulated term to sell their products solely because fermentation requires microbes, like

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