Studies of gut flora in infants, toddlers could lead to better health
Friday, March 21, 2014 - 13:02
in Health & Medicine
Breastfeeding until at least nine months of age increases prevalence in the gastrointestinal tract of Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria, species which are known to contribute to development of a healthy immune system, according to a paper describing the establishment of the intestinal microbiota during the first three years of life.