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Prebiotics

Prebiotics are food ingredients that trigger the production of useful bacteria. A common type of prebiotic are the nondigestible food parts that help stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria in the intestines. Prebiotics have many functions. They improve digestion and facilitate the intake and absorption of essential minerals. Also, prebiotics strengthen the immune system. Perhaps the most important benefit of prebiotics is that they block and limit the growth of harmful, disease-causing bacteria. Most prebiotics can be obtained from plant-based carbohydrates and fiber-rich foods. Consult with a doctor to figure out the best way to incorporate prebiotics into the diet.

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June 30, 2018April 16, 2020
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Is Bifidobacteria Good for My Infant?

Bifidobacteria is a kind of anaerobic (i.e., lives without oxygen) bacteria that normally inhabit people’s gut and help with food digestion. Bifidobacteria are one of the major genera of bacteria that make up the colon flora in humans and other mammals. One of the most important characteristics of bifidobacteria is

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The Benefits of Infant Formulas with Prebiotic Supplements

Prebiotics are dietary supplements designed to regulate the composition of gut microbiota, which can benefit people’s health. Galactooligosaccharides (GOS), oligofructose (a subgroup of inulin), and fructooligosaccharides (FOS) are examples of prebiotics. Before

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Prebiotics and Probiotics Ensure Infant Growth and Promote Gut Health

Breastfed infants are better protected against infections than formula-fed infants. Why? Because

Supplementation of Prebiotic Oligosaccharides

Is Prebiotic Supplementation Good for My Child?

Breastfed babies develop an intestinal microbiota dominated by lactobacilli and bifidobacteria that

Supplementation of Prebiotic Oligosaccharides

Is Prebiotic Supplementation Good for My Child? Early Supplementation of Prebiotic Oligosaccharides Protects Formula-Fed Infants against Infections during the First 6 Months of Life

August 2, 2018April 5, 2020
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Breastfed babies develop an intestinal microbiota dominated by lactobacilli and bifidobacteria that are less pathogenic than the intestinal flora of formula-fed infants. This balanced intestinal flora is fundamental for the proper development

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Is Bifidobacteria Good for My Infant? Randomized Controlled Trial on the Impact of Early-Life Intervention with Bifidobacteria on the Healthy Infant Fecal Microbiota and Metabolome

June 30, 2018April 16, 2020
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Bifidobacteria is a kind of anaerobic (i.e., lives without oxygen) bacteria that normally inhabit people’s gut and help with food digestion. Bifidobacteria are one of the major genera of bacteria that make

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