The importance of the first 1000 days of life

10 Jul 2019

by Cristina Sáez

From the moment we are conceived until we are 1000 days old, nutrition and gut microbiota play an essential role in laying the foundations of our health later in life.

Diet greatly influences gut microbiota composition, and evidence shows how the way gut microbiota metabolizes our food may be more relevant than the actual food we eat.

This infographic from the International Scientific Association of Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) helps us understand the differences between probiotics and prebiotics and how they can help maintain balance in the gut microbiota.

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