Microbiome Intervention

Cross-source consensus on Microbiome Intervention from 1 sources and 8 claims.

1 sources · 8 claims

Uses

Infant and young-child dysbiosis should generally be addressed by boosting Bifidobacteria rather than killing pathogens. — Maternal and Infant Gut Health: The First 10,000 Days
Shotgun metagenomic sequencing is preferred over PCR panels for infant gut testing. — Maternal and Infant Gut Health: The First 10,000 Days
Probiotic selection should be based on testing and strain-specific deficiencies. — Maternal and Infant Gut Health: The First 10,000 Days
Infant gut reports should include functional outputs such as HMO digestion capacity, acetate production, antibiotic resistance signature, and C-section signature. — Maternal and Infant Gut Health: The First 10,000 Days
Antimicrobials are not recommended for infants and may be contraindicated until at least age five. — Maternal and Infant Gut Health: The First 10,000 Days
Continuous probiotic use for five or more months can suppress natural diversification after solids are introduced. — Maternal and Infant Gut Health: The First 10,000 Days
Fermented foods consumed daily are described as more impactful than fiber alone for increasing microbial diversity. — Maternal and Infant Gut Health: The First 10,000 Days
Vaginal seeding may be an option for C-section deliveries when the mother's vaginal microbiome is Lactobacillus-dominant, but evidence is mixed and a dysbiotic sample could cause harm. — Maternal and Infant Gut Health: The First 10,000 Days