The effectiveness of microbiome-based interventions can vary, and ongoing research aims to better understand their impact. Some findings include:
- Probiotics: Studies have shown that probiotics can be effective in managing conditions like antibiotic-associated diarrhea and infant colic. However, the benefits can be strain-specific, and not all probiotics are equally effective. - Prebiotics: These have been found to support the growth of beneficial bacteria and improve gut health. In infants, prebiotic-supplemented formulas can promote a microbiome composition closer to that of breastfed infants. - FMT: Although promising, especially for recurrent _Clostridium difficile_ infections, the use of FMT in children is still under investigation and is not widely practiced.
