Immunity Through Gut

The first 1000 days, from conception to 2 years of age, is a unique period of rapid growth and development that lays the foundation for future health. In this period, a healthy development of the gut plays a key role not only for optimal digestion and absorption of nutrients and fluids; it is also a prerequisite for the overall immune development of the infant. Optimal nutrition during the early period of life is of major relevance for the development of a healthy, well-functioning gut and immune system.

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The infant’s gut: a centre of immunity

The majority (70-80%) of immune cells are located in the gut. Therefore, the gut is the key place of interaction of the immune system with the gut microbiota.

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The majority (70-80%) of immune cells are located in the gut. Therefore, the gut is the key place of interaction of the immune system with the gut microbiota.

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The impact of early life nutrition on immunity through gut

The infant’s gut microbiota begins to develop at birth, via contact with the mother’s vaginal and intestinal microbiota, through skin contact and during breast-feeding. 1Wopereis H, Oozeer R, Knipping K, Belzer C, Knol J. The first...

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The infant’s gut microbiota begins to develop at birth, via contact with the mother’s vaginal and intestinal microbiota, through skin contact and during breast-feeding. 1Wopereis H, Oozeer R, Knipping K, Belzer C, Knol J. The first...

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Pioneering innovations in early life nutrition for immunity through gut

Inspired by the unique complexities of human milk, Danone Research & Innovation has been pioneering innovations to support optimal growth and the still-developing immune system through the gut

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Inspired by the unique complexities of human milk, Danone Research & Innovation has been pioneering innovations to support optimal growth and the still-developing immune system through the gut

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Our Key Expert
“Human milk provides many bioactive compounds. Of these many compounds, oligosacharides, immune cells, bacteria and their metabolites play a key role in the development of a healthy gut microbiota and immune system.”

Selma Wiertsema

Senior Team Leader Immunology

Danone Research & Innovation

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