Bifidobacteria supplement which contains activated Bifidobacterium infantis (B. infantis) bacteria can improve gut health and prevent immune-related diseases in breastfed infants.
Amazing Benefits of Gut Bacteria
The bacteria that live in the gut offer numerous health benefits such as synthesis of vitamin K, boosting immunity and metabolism of bile acids.
The bacteria that live in the gut offer numerous health benefits such as synthesis of vitamin K, boosting immunity and metabolism of bile acids.
‘Supplementing breastfed infants with activated Bifidobacterium infantis (B. infantis) bacteria can improve gut microbiome health and prevent immune-related diseases.’
The work was presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Nutrition in Boston by Bethany Henrick, director of immunology and diagnostics at Evolve BioSystems, on behalf of the study co-investigator, Jennifer Smilowitz, associate director of human studies research at UC Davis' Foods For Health Institute. The presence of B. infantis in the intestines of infants is associated with health benefits, and these bacteria are nourished by breast milk. However, these beneficial bacteria are present at significantly lower levels in breastfed infants in developed countries than in developing countries.
Mothers and infants in the study received either a B. infantis preparation and lactation support, or lactation support alone, from seven to 21 days after birth. The bacteria quickly established themselves in the babies, crowding out other gut bacteria that are associated with intestinal problems and immune-related diseases such as asthma, allergy, and autoimmune disease. Furthermore, supplementation with B. Infantis also changed the biochemical composition of infant feces. These beneficial changes lasted for up to a year in babies that were primarily breastfed.
Gut Bacteria May Reduce Intestinal Infection Risk
Bacteria present in the gut may lower the risk of intestinal infections. Gut bacteria such as methanogens may reduce the risk of typhoid.
Bacteria present in the gut may lower the risk of intestinal infections. Gut bacteria such as methanogens may reduce the risk of typhoid.
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High-Fat Diet During Pregnancy may Affect Baby�s Gut Microbiome
Baby's gut microbiome could be influenced by mother's high-fat diet during pregnancy. The gut microbiome changes were present from birth to six weeks of age.
Baby's gut microbiome could be influenced by mother's high-fat diet during pregnancy. The gut microbiome changes were present from birth to six weeks of age.
Health Benefits of Probiotic Yogurt Diet
Probiotic yogurt adds bountiful of beneficial bacteria to the intestinal tract which prove to be effective in aiding digestive problems.
Probiotic yogurt adds bountiful of beneficial bacteria to the intestinal tract which prove to be effective in aiding digestive problems.
