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Breastfeeding as a regulating factor of the development of the intestinal microbiome in the early stages of life

Since the first bacterial inhabitants of the human gastrointestinal tract were identified, a lot of research into the study of the human microbiome and its effects on health has been conducted. Currently, it is accepted that humans have a symbiotic relationship with the gut microbiome, though the specifics of this relationship are not well understood. The microbiome of neonates constantly changes and appears to influence many facets of the infant’s health and predisposition later in life. This review aims to show how the microbiome develops over time. We discuss its composition, origins and stages of development of microbiota, the possible health benefits of a proper neonatal microbiome, and the dangers associated with dysbiosis. We emphasize the shielding, modulating, and stimulating effects breast milk has on the infant microbiota. The methods commonly used for the study of microbiota are also discussed.

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