Evolution of the early gut microbiota

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The gut microbiota development in early life is heavily affected by many factors, with breast milk having a big positive impact. Human milk is associated with better outcomes in children in respect to risk of acute and long-term disease. These benefits are partially provided by supporting the growth of specific infant type bifidobacteria capable of metabolizing human milk oligosaccharides, such as B. infantis.

Rodrigo Vazquez

Rodrigo Vazquez Frias

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