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Nestlé Health Science Launches Landmark Study to Uncover the Impact of Lifestyle on Gut Health
Nestlé Health Science, a global leader in the science of nutrition, announced today a longitudinal study designed to discover how lifestyle factors—specifically dietary fiber—shape the human microbiome and influence health.
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