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Recent Progress in Research on Intestinal Microbiota Development in Infants and Its Effect on Health

LI Yongchao1,2, ZHANG Bo1,2,*   

  1. 1. Research Institute for Science and Technology of Functional Food, Beijing Union University, Beijing 100191, China;
    2. College of Applied Arts and Science, Beijing Union University, Beijing 100191, China
  • Online:2016-01-15 Published:2016-01-15

Abstract:

The gastrointestinal microbiome is determined by maternal-offspring exchanges of microbiota. The colonization
and development of the gastrointestinal microbiome plays an important role in the health of infants and adults. The maternaloffspring
exchanges of microbiota are affected by several factors, including cesarean section, perinatal antibiotics and
formula feeding, which can increase the risks of metabolic and immune diseases.

Key words: pregnancy, gastrointestinal microbiome, cesarean section, antibiotics, formula feeding

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