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Are We Too Clean? The Surprising Impact of Over-Sterilization on Gut Health - GutJoy

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Leena Mahtani
Apr 15, 2025
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We're a society obsessed with cleanliness. From hand sanitizers to antibacterial soaps, we're constantly battling germs. But what if our hyper-clean habits are doing more harm than good? Mounting evidence suggests we might be inadvertently wiping out the beneficial bacteria that are crucial for our health.

Our gut microbiome, a complex ecosystem of trill…

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