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Does prebiotics in toddlers’ milk help?

Prebiotics are fermentable dietary fibers that provide health benefits through their effects on the gut flora composition and activity.¹

Introducing a variety of dietary fiber sources to young children helps establish a more diverse intestinal microbiota. Prebiotics contribute to a healthier intestinal microbiome by increasing Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli, and by inhibiting the growth of pathogenic bacterial populations. Prebiotics influence immune system maturation and improve immunity by enhancing intestinal barrier function.¹

Based on the above benefits, offering food and toddlers milk containing prebiotics is recommended.

Dr. Georges Aramouny

Pediatric, Neonatologist

¹https://www.cps.ca/en/documents/position/the-role-of-dietary-fibre-and-prebiotics-in-the-paediatric-diet

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1 https://www.cps.ca/en/documents/position/the-role-of-dietary-fibre-and-prebiotics-in-the-paediatric-diet

¹https://www.cps.ca/en/documents/position/the-role-of-dietary-fibre-and-prebiotics-in-the-paediatric-diet