Fermented foods and probiotics for children. The importance of knowing their microbiological differences

Breast milk provides microorganisms that colonize the gut and program the immune system to develop oral tolerance. Between the 6 months of exclusive breastfeeding and the recommended 2 years of prolonged breastfeeding, complementary feeding leads to a progressive reduction in the entry of live microorganisms into the gut ecosystem. This is because foods in general ‑unlike breast milk‑ are devoid of microorganisms or, if present, they are often...