Supporting Infant Gut Colonization: The Role of Synbiotics

In this PPPP video, Prof. Jan Knol, Professor of Intestinal Microbiology of Early Life, explains how early-life factors such as mode of delivery, antibiotic exposure, and feeding practices influence infant gut microbiota development. The session highlights how human milk naturally supports microbial balance and explores how synbiotics, combining beneficial bacteria and targeted substrates, can help restore a more optimal microbiota, especially in C‑section‑born infants.

Key Insights for Healthcare Professionals

his webinar provides practical, evidence‑based insights into supporting early gut development, including:

• Understanding how C‑section birth delays colonization with beneficial microbes such as bifidobacteria.
• Recognizing the limitations of prebiotics alone compared to combined synbiotic approaches.
• Exploring how synbiotics help create a breastfed‑like microbiota environment within days of life.
• Learning how microbiota modulation supports gut barrier development, immune function, and metabolic activity.
• Reviewing emerging evidence on how early microbiota shaping may influence long‑term health outcomes.

Explore the Full Learning Experience on DNC

Watch the full video on DNC to deepen your understanding of synbiotics and infant gut colonization. Discover how targeted nutritional strategies can help support microbiota development and improve early life outcomes, as presented by Prof. Jan Knol during the PPPP conference 2026. Access the full resource to find more detailed insights and practical applications for clinical practice.