Study reveals high stakes of early immune development—and a potential probiotic fix (IMAGE)

Scripps Research Institute

Study reveals high stakes of early immune development—and a potential probiotic fix

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The study found that antibiotic use in early life can reduce the number of healthy gut bacteria required to support immune system development. However, administering probiotics to replace healthy gut bacteria during antibiotic treatment can preserve long-term immunity—protecting against respiratory diseases such as pneumonia.

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