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3 Reasons Why Women Over 50 Should Consume Probiotics

3 Reasons Why Women Over 50 Should Consume Probiotics by Lorna Frances. Up close photograph of an older woman's eye by Alipay Tonga
Photograph by Alipay Tonga

The health benefits of a diet rich in probiotics makes it a good choice for everyone, but especially for women over the age of 50.

We hear so much about probiotics these days that it can be difficult to figure out what is true and what is better ignored. The fact of the matter is that there are some great benefits to taking either a probiotic supplement on a daily basis, or from increasing the amount of probiotic content in your diet. 

As we become a little older, it becomes even more important to focus on overall health

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