Prebiotics in baby formula and eczema: mixed picture

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Prebiotics in baby formula and eczema: mixed picture

By Andrew M. Seaman NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - There's some evidence to suggest that putting prebiotics in baby formula protects children against the skin condition eczema, according to a fresh look at past research. The theory is that babies who can't breastfeed can drink formula fortified with prebiotics, which are food particles that promote the growth of healthy gut bacteria or flora, and build immunity against some allergens. "When you change the gut flora your immunity changes as well," said Dr. ...

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