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The first 1000 days of life lay the foundation for infant’s future health. During this critical period, the infant’s gastrointestinal tract and immune system undergoes rapid development, including the establishment of the gut microbiota. Around 100 trillion bacteria colonise the gut, collectively referred to as ‘microbiota’, and contribute not only to nutrient metabolism but also… Continue reading Indian Infant Gut

Gut plays a vital role in influencing the overall growth, development, and immunity of an infant. It hosts about 70-80% of the immune cells in the body making it the largest immune organ in the body. The microbiota such as the commensal organisms, synbiotics, and pathogens, present in the gut influences the guts function as… Continue reading Gut – The New Immune Organ

Last trimester of pregnancy is said to be the most critical phase of intrauterine growth. It is during this period that maximum growth changes are experienced by the fetus, with a marked increase in the functional capacity of the developing organs. Infants born before the completion of the 37th week of pregnancy are termed as… Continue reading Immune and Gut Microbiota Challenges of A Pre-term Infant

Microbial colonization in humans begins at birth and undergoes constant development until 3 years of age till the microbiota becomes adult-like1. Based on the microbial colonization, the gut of an infant also undergoes crucial stages in the development from birth.1 This article reviews the development of the gastrointestinal tract, the composition of gut microbiome and… Continue reading Pattern of Gut Colonization in Infants

The large intestine contains at least 30 identified genera and 500 species of microorganisms, making it the largest human reservoir of microbes. The hosts share a complex relationship with the colonizing microbes that affect the development and health of the former.1However, various environmental factors influence the gut microbiota composition, which are discussed in this article.1 Evidence suggests… Continue reading Factors Impacting the Developing Gut Microbiota