Dr. Noel Mueller joins me to talk about the infant microbiome. He shares the latest research on it and how to build a healthy infant gut from the start.We talk about how he got interested in the gut microbiome. He describes what a gut microbiome is and its connection to overall human health. He explains how the microbiome is related to immune-mediated diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardio-metabolic disease (hypertension and cardiovascular disease).He tells us how the seeding of the infant's gut microbiome happens at birth and how it continues to expand after birth. He also shares the gut microbiome transfer in vaginal delivery and C-section delivery. Furthermore, he gives us information on the relationship between C-section delivery and childhood obesity.What Youll Learn About the Infant Microbiome:How Dr. Noel Mueller started researching the gut microbiomeWhat the gut microbiome IsMicrobiome and its relevance to immune-mediated diseaseWhat seeding is and when it happensVaginal delivery versus C-section: How gut microbiome is transferredC-sections potential impact on child obesityInteraction between diet/nutrition and microbiomeBreastfeeding versus formula feedingHow antibiotics impact gut microbiomeThe connection between immune system allergy and gut microbiomeDr. Muellers important tips for parentsDr. Mueller explains the interplay between diet/nutrition and the microbiome, the benefits of breast milk versus formula milk, and the interaction of nutrients in breast milk and formula milk to the infant's microbiome.He guides us on what to look for in probiotics for infants, how to administer them, and he shows us how probiotics help infants. In contrast, he warns us about the impact of antibiotics on the gut microbiome in infants.Dr. Mueller talks about introducing solid food and other liquids to infants and explains that the earlier introduction of solid food leads to disruption of bacterial composition in the infant's gut. This results in the rapid maturation of the microbiome.Also, he shares his tips based on research evidence with parents who expect a baby or have a young infant in the house. This episode is packed with mind-blowing information about the gut microbiome that we all need to know.Consider an examination of your child's microbiome in the first six months of life and see what the balance of bacteria is. Especially if you've had a C-section delivery, have done formula feeding only, or your child was exposed to early antibiotics.- Dr. Noel Mueller// FeatureThis episode was sponsored by Southwest Dairy Farmershttps://www.southwestdairyfarmers.comProbiotic Foods for Kids: 6 Easy, Healthy Optionshttps://thenourishedchild.com/6-kid-friendly-fermented-foodsTNC 130: The Dietary Guidelines for Infants and Toddlershttps://thenourishedchild.com/130The Smart Moms Guide to Starting Solidshttps://amzn.to/3xEl5peThe Shop @ The Nourished Childhttps://thenourishedchild.com/tnc-shop/FREE ResourceTop Baby Nutrientshttps://thenourishedchild.com/top-baby-nutrients// Connect with Dr. Noel MuellerWebsite: https://publichealth.jhu.edu/faculty/3210/noel-t-muellerEmail: mailto:
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