Gut Microbiota

Microbiota is the good (and bad bacteria) in your gut. Every human being carry about 1-2kg of gut microbiota representing a number of cells far bigger than all our body cells together. Here we provide the latest science on the relation between nutrition, gut microbiome, immune system and human health.

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Efficacy of Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Synbiotics in the Prevention of Necrotising Enterocolitis in Very Low Birth Weight Infants

Role of Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Synbiotics in the Prevention of Necrotising Enterocolitis in Very Low Birth Weight…

Oct 06, 2016

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Impact of Lactoferrin-Fortified Formula on Iron Status in Term Infants

Effect of Lactoferrin-Fortified Formula on Iron Metabolism in Term InfantsExclusively breastfed infants do not show…

Oct 05, 2016

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Comparative Efficacy of Cereals and Pulse-Based Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food and Standard Milk- and Peanut-Based Formulation in Treating Severe Acute Malnutrition

Cereals and Pulse-Based Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food Versus Standard Milk- and Peanut-Based Formulation for Treating…

Oct 05, 2016

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Association Between Immunonutrients and Necrotising Enterocolitis in Preterm Very Low Birth Weight Infants

Efficacy of Immunonutrients in the Prevention of Necrotising Enterocolitis in Preterm Very Low Birth Weight InfantsA…

Oct 04, 2016

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Evaluating the Cost-Effectiveness of Implementing Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illnesses Programme

Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illnesses Programme: Implementation and Cost-EffectivenessA study…

Oct 04, 2016

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The First Thousand Days of Life: An Opportunity to Improve Maternal and Child Health

Importance of the First Thousand Days of LifeThe concept of the first 1000 days of life, its importance for…

Oct 03, 2016

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Importance of Proteins and Amino Acids in Child Growth

Protein and Amino Acid Requirements in Infants and Young ChildrenUndernutrition is a common cause of more than a third…

Oct 03, 2016

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Effect of Daily Vitamin D Supplementation During Pregnancy on Vitamin D Status and Markers of Immune Function

Impact of Prenatal Vitamin D Supplementation on Markers of Immune Function, Inflammation, and Clinical OutcomesInferior…

Sep 30, 2016

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Association Between Excess Postnatal Protein Intake and Accelerated Weight Gain During Infancy and Increased Risk of Adult Obesity

Excess Protein Intake During Infancy and Risk of Adult ObesityEvidences from many studies indicate that infants fed with…

Sep 30, 2016

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