Are Live Probiotics More Effective for Your Gut Health?
                                
                                
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                                According to the Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Health Organization, a probiotic is, by definition, a live microorganism that confers a health benefit to the host when administered in adequate amounts. However, emerging research into inactivated or non-viable bacterial components, known as postbiotics, has led many to question: are live probiotics more effective?