Exploring the Role of Prebiotics and Postbiotics in Infant Immune and Gut Health

Gut microbiota development plays a vital role in building a resilient immune system and supporting healthy growth. This internal resource brings together expert articles reviewing the latest clinical evidence on the use of infant formulas enriched with prebiotics (scGOS/lcFOS 9:1) and postbiotics, including 3’-GL, to support immune and gut health. Drawing on findings from prospective, randomized trials, the articles highlight how such combinations promote normal growth, are safe and well tolerated, and help infants develop gut microbiota and immune responses closer to those of breastfed infants.

What Healthcare Professionals Can Gain

By exploring these articles, you will:

• Learn how prebiotics and postbiotics act synergistically to support gut-immune system interactions in early life

• Review evidence showing improved stool consistency and healthier microbiota composition

• Understand data on immune markers such as sIgA and SCFAs, demonstrating enhanced immune activity

• Discover how enriched formulas increased beneficial bacteria like Bifidobacterium while reducing harmful strains such as C. difficile

• Gain practical insights into the clinical relevance, safety, and tolerance of prebiotic- and postbiotic-enriched nutrition

View the Articles on DNC

Take a moment to explore the full collection of articles directly on this page. They provide expert commentary, clinical data, and practical recommendations to support your daily practice in pediatric nutrition.