Impact of prebiotic (Lacto-N-neotetraose) and probiotic (B. infantis EVC001) supplementation on gut inflammation and fecal pH in young infants suffering from severe acute malnutrition: findings from a randomized controlled trial
Abstract:BackgroundSevere acute malnutrition (SAM) is associated with high levels of gamma Proteobacteria chronic gut inflammation and poor gut health. In this study, we aimed to assess the effects of probiotic and/or prebiotic supplementation on gut inflammation and fecal pH in young infants with SAM.MethodsThis study was a single-blind RCT where infants aged between 2 and 6 months were randomized to receive either: probiotic (B. infantis EVC001), synbiotic (prebiotic, Lacto-N-neotetraose [LNnT] plus probiotic [B. inf… Show more
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