How Can We Support a Healthy Gut Microbiome in Children?
Supporting a healthy gut microbiome in children involves several strategies: 1. Breastfeeding: Encourage breastfeeding to provide beneficial bacteria and nutrients. 2. Diverse Diet: Introduce a varied diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fermented foods to promote microbial diversity. 3. Limit Antibiotic Use: Use antibiotics judiciously to avoid unnecessary disruption of the gut microbiome. 4. Probiotics and Prebiotics: Consider incorporating probiotics and prebiotics into the diet through foods or supplements, especially if the child has taken antibiotics.
