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You probably have seen quite a bit in the media lately on the gut biome - how important good bacteria in our gut is for keeping healthy. You may not have read or heard much about the Urobiome - how good bacteria also helps keep things in balance in the bladder. Yes - the bladder is not a sterile environment!!!

You may find this interview with one of the top researchers around in this area a quick and interesting read:

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