Synbiotics in Allergy Management – Supporting Infants with Cow’s Milk Allergy

This article explores the role of synbiotics (a combination of prebiotics and probiotics) in improving the health of infants with Cow’s Milk Allergy (CMA). CMA infants often present with gut dysbiosis, showing reduced levels of beneficial bacteria and higher levels of pathogenic strains compared to breastfed infants. Clinical trials have demonstrated that adding synbiotics to hypoallergenic formulas helps rebalance the microbiota, promoting a composition closer to that of healthy, breastfed infants. This microbial support can reduce infections, improve immune resilience, and support tolerance development.

What You Will Learn from This Resource

This internal article provides practical insights to help you:

• Understand how gut microbiota influences immune development in early life

• Explore factors affecting microbiota in CMA infants, including feeding type and antibiotic use

• Learn how synbiotics mimic protective components of breastmilk to support gut balance

• Review clinical trial evidence showing fewer infections, reduced antibiotic use, and increased bifidobacteria in CMA infants given synbiotic-supplemented formulas

• Gain confidence in recommending synbiotic blends (scGOS/lcFOS with Bifidobacterium breve M-16V) in managing CMA infants

View the Article on DNC

Take a moment to read the full article directly on this page. It provides expert commentary, clinical data, and practical guidance to support your nutritional care strategies in infants with CMA.