The Telegraph: Probiotic pills could bring an end to malnutrition, says billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates

Research around probiotics, often described as the “good” bacteria of our digestive systems, is advancing with the future goal of creating pills that are optimal in aiding nutrient retention. Malnutrition is one of the major global health inequalities, but it often is overlooked and is not necessarily outwardly visible. It is estimated that 151 million children worldwide are ‘stunted’ mentally and physically because of less exposure to nutrients during their important developmental years.

Bill Gates comments on how he sees probiotic pills playing a major role in addressing and reducing the global health inequity of malnutrition in an article published in The Telegraph by Sarah Newey. To read the full article, click here.