Influence of feeding practices in the composition and functionality of infant gut microbiota and its relationship with health
Misael Martínez-Martínez,
Marco Martínez-Martínez,
Ruth Soria-Guerra
et al.
Abstract:Establishing the infant’s gut microbiota has long-term implications on health and immunity. Breastfeeding is recognized as the best practice of infant nutrition in comparison with formula feeding. We evaluated the effects of the primary feeding practices by analyzing the infant growth and the potential association with gut diseases. A cross-sectional and observational study was designed. This study included 55 mothers with infants, who were divided according to their feeding practices in breastfeeding (BF), fo… Show more
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