By Michelle Perro, MD
By Michelle Perro, MD
Executive Director www.gmoscience.org
Founder www.drmichelleperro.com
Advisor www.rhi.bio
Co-Author WhatsMakingourChildrenSick
The Microbial Landscape During Pregnancy
Since the introduction of the term probiotics in 1965 by Lilly and Stillwell as “growth-promoting factors produced by microorganisms to the present explosion of interest and research on the microbiota,” the plethora of information and products available can be overwhelming.
Additionally, as new studies lend further information regarding the microbiome and its function as an organ, how to best support our mutual cohabitants especially for babies can be daunting.
A quick review – the gut microbiome provides a broad range of functions including the following:
Over the past decade, our knowledge of microbial function has become more fine-tuned. There is now a greater understanding of the gut microbiome in relation to various clinical scenarios such as pregnancy. The various conditions that can occur during pregnancy such as metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and intestinal permeability can shift the maternal inflammatory state, which can negatively affect the fetus.
For the full article go to: https://www.townsendletter.com/1c-probiotics-pregnancy-moms-babies/