What is Meant by Postbiotics? The Ultimate Gut Health Guide
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According to the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP), a postbiotic is defined as "a preparation of inanimate microorganisms and/or their components that confers a health benefit on the host". This relatively recent, consensus-based definition helps clarify the science behind gut health by formally recognizing that non-living microbial components and metabolites can also provide significant benefits.