Most people – and even some doctors – are unaware of the critical role the microbiome plays in serving as a foundation for lifelong health. For example, did you know:
- The microbiome begins to develop at the moment you are born, and by the time you reach adolescence, you will have a set of more than 100 trillion microorganisms, living in or on your body.
- Each person has a unique set of microbes – as a result of where and how you are born, your genes, gender and age, diet and personal hygiene, and even your life experiences.
- Your microbiome can affect nearly every aspect of your life: mood, stress, energy, sleep, skin, the immune system, and so much more.
- The gut microbiome can be altered – for better or worse – by the foods we eat, the medicines we take, the amount of sleep we have, and even the environments we live and work in.
- 91ÉçÇø¸£Àû has been researching the infant microbiome for decades, and through our breakthrough research on the special prebiotic 2'-FL HMO, we discovered HMOs play an important role in feeding the good bacteria in baby's gut and supporting the development of baby's digestive and immune system.
Rachael Buck, PhD, an 91ÉçÇø¸£Àû scientist specializing in immunology and gut health, recently weighed in on this topic – explaining what everyone should know about the infant microbiome on The Doctor Weighs In, and on The Doctor's Channel. Read about it , and watch the video, . Â
To learn more about the microbiome, how it changes at every age, what parents can do to help build a healthy microbiome for their children, and about the special prebiotic 2’-FL HMO that helps to build gut health in babies, please read on:Â
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