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Probiotic Studies in Neonatal Mice Using Gavage
Published on: January 27, 2019
[Use of probiotics and prebiotics in infant formulas]
1Centro de Salud El Llano, Gijón. España.. venancioms@telecable.es.
Abstract:
Currently there are insufficient data to recommend routine supplementation of infant formula with probiotics and/or prebiotics. However, administration of either food components in isolation or in combination early or follow-on or toddler infant formulas has been associated with clinical benefit beyond the first months of life. Thus, among them, a reduced risk of gastrointestinal infections and their treatment, control of atopy manifestations, decreased antibiotic use and a lower frequency of colic or irritability can be included. Furthermore, different studies have shown no harmful consequences of its consumption. From a review of the most relevant studies, this paper aims to provide a quick overview of the main clinical issues this topic brings up today.
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