Are Probiotics Junk Science? Separating Fact from Fiction
                                
                                
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                                According to a 2012 survey, the use of probiotics by U.S. adults more than quadrupled between 2007 and 2012, showing a significant rise in their popularity. Despite this widespread appeal, the question lingers: are probiotics junk science or a legitimate health tool?