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Probiotics and Prebiotics for InfantsMark Lange, PhDDirector, Quality Control
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The Birth Story
Babies Benefit from a Healthy Gut Microbiota
Supports baby’s immune systemSupports intestinal healthImproves spitting upPromotes intestinal comfort and
bowel regularityPrevents overgrowth of bad
bacteria
C-Section Babies are Deprived of Contact with Mother’s Intestinal and Vaginal Microbiota
Breastfeeding!It Rocks!
Breastfeeding Rates in USA
Research Supports Probiotic Supplementation
Infants given Lactobacillus reuteri for 30 days showed:Reduced frequency of regurgitation.Reduced crying.Improved stools.
Source: J. Pediatrics (2008) 152; 801-806. Eur J Clin Invest (2011) 41; 417-422
Clinical Trial on Colic-Related Crying
Day L. reuteri Placebo
7 80% 38%
14 96% 62%
21 96% 71%
Percentage of Group Having 50% Reduction in Crying Time
Source: Savino. F., et al. Pediatrics 2010; 126;e525
Clinical Trial on EczemaMothers-to-be and infants until 2
years of age given L. rhamnosus probiotic.
Result: 40% lower rate of eczema in infants compared to placebo.
Protection persisted for 4 years after stopping probiotic supplementation.
Source: K. Wickens, et al. Clinical & Experimental Allergy (2013) Vol. 43. No. 9. pp 1048-1057
Prebiotics (Oligosaccharides)Third largest component of breast
milk.Complex and diverse chains of
sugar molecules.Selectively stimulate growth of
good bacteria.Babies given oligosaccharides
results in an intestinal microbiota similar to that found in breast-fed infants.
Importance of Vitamin D Supplementation
Even when the mother is supplementing, it does not guarantee sufficient vitamin D for an exclusively breastfeeding infant.
When mother’s sun exposure is inadequate, 6 liters of milk is necessary to obtain the minimal amount of vitamin D to prevent rickets.
Mother produces ½ - ¾ liter of milk per day.
ConclusionsA healthy microbiota helps keeps
your baby healthy.Gut bacteria originate from the
birth canal, breast milk, food, skin contact and the environment.
Breast milk also provides prebiotics.
Research supports the healthful benefits of prebiotic and probiotic supplementation.