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The Gut Health Revolution: Are Probiotics Necessary for Everyone?
In recent years, gut health has surged to the forefront of wellness trends, driven by claims that boosting our microbiome with probiotics can improve everything from digestion to mood to heart health. The global probiotics industry is booming—expected to exceed 100 billion Singapore dollars by 2027—and fermented drinks like kombucha are now household staples. But are these probiotic-rich foods and supplements truly essential for all, or is the hype sometimes overblown?