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Your Gut May Be Hiding More Cancer-Fighting Potential Than We Knew

New research finds that a probiotic strain called B. animalis produces mannose, a natural sugar that activates immune cells and may enhance cancer immunotherapy.

By Elliot O·Jul 11, 2026

Your Gut May Be Hiding More Cancer-Fighting Potential Than We Knew

Originally reported by MindBodyGreen.

New research finds that a probiotic strain called B. animalis produces mannose, a natural sugar that activates immune cells and may enhance cancer immunotherapy.

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