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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.

June 30, 2018April 16, 2020

Parenting FAQs/Research Findings

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

Research Findings

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

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

Prebiotics and Probiotics Ensure Infant Growth and Promote Gut Health Starter Formula Enriched in Prebiotics and Probiotics Ensures Normal Growth of Infants and Promotes Gut Health: A Randomized Clinical Trial

June 30, 2018April 16, 2020

Research Findings

Breastfed infants are better protected against infections than formula-fed infants. Why? Because breast milk stimulates the development of bifidobacteria in the baby’s gut, and this bifidobacterium-rich microbiota has an important immunoprotective effect.