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Taking a specific probiotic called Bifidobacterium longum BL21 might help improve gut health in women with PCOS.

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Modulatory impact of Bifidobacterium longum subsp. longum BL21 on the gut–brain–ovary axis in polycystic ovary syndrome: insights into metabolic regulation, inflammation mitigation, and neuroprotection

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2025 Feb 25

The study tested Bifidobacterium longum BL21 in mice with PCOS and found it improved gut bacteria and reduced inflammation, which supports the idea that it helps gut health in PCOS.

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