A study of UK infants found that newborns have one of three pioneer bacteria in their gut, potentially useful for developing personalized infant probiotics. Published in Nature Microbiology, the research identified a bacterium that thrives on breast milk nutrients and blocks harmful pathogens, suggesting its potential as a natural probiotic. The findings could lead to the development of infant formulas and therapeutic probiotics containing effective natural strains. Further research is needed to understand the impact of pioneer bacteria on health, particularly in early brain development and mental health. The study highlights the importance of early intervention with probiotics to support a healthy gut microbiome in newborns.
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Natural probiotic discovered in microbiomes of UK newborns
