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Supporting a Healthy Gut for Baby: Healthy Digestion Matters

The gut microbiome undergoes major changes during infancy due to shifts in diet and environment (Pantazi et al. 2023). Digestive health is important for infants and young children as their systems are still developing and are more vulnerable to issues of digestion during the first three years of life, particularly within the first 1,000…

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Infant Gut Microbiota Comparison

Infants' microbiota is influenced by birth mode, with vaginal birth exposing them to beneficial bacteria like bifidobacteria, while C-section babies face colonization delays. CMPA and colic lead to microbiota imbalances. Probiotics such as B. lactis Bb12 aid immune development and microbiota balance in C-section babies, while L. reuteri…

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Infant Probiotics - BabyMatters

Probiotics are live microorganisms, including beneficial bacteria, that promote a balanced gut microbiota and offer health benefits. They can be found in sources like breastmilk, fermented foods, and supplements. These microorganisms, such as Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli, help with common infant digestive issues, support the gut-brain…

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