Probiotic Supplementation in Breastfed Newborn Infants

Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the dose of a probiotic supplement (Bifidobacterium longum subsp. infantis) required to achieve predominant gut colonization in healthy newborn, breastfed infants. The study will also examine whether supplementation with this probiotic can reduce the chance of developing eczema and food allergies in enrolled infants.

Timeline

Start

2015-10

Primary completion

2018-01

Completion

2018-01

Publications

• Awasthi S, Wilken R, Patel F, German JB, Mills DA, Lebrilla CB, Kim K, Freeman SL, Smilowitz JT, Armstrong AW, Maverakis E. Dietary supplementation with Bifidobacterium longum subsp. infantis (B. infantis) in healthy breastfed infants: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. Trials. 2016 Jul 22;17(1):340. doi: 10.1186/s13063-016-1467-1.

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