The importance of the first 1000 days of life on microbiota development
The Importance of the First 1000 Days of Life on Microbiota Development Written by Dr Fathalla Ali, PHD Paediatrics 9/9/2020 Scientific evidence confirms that the early period of human life that begins at conception and continue until 24 months of life (also called the first 1000 days of life ) plays a vital role for […]
Maternal gut microbiota changes and periconceptional diet
Maternal Gut Microbiota Changes and Periconceptional Diet Written by Dr Fathalla Ali, PHD Paediatrics 9/9/2020 Manipulation of maternal diet during pre-pregnancy and pregnancy has been identified to impact fetal growth and development as a result of change in intrauterine environment (1). In animal models, intrauterine growth restriction has been found to alter neonatal gut microbiota […]
Ethnic background and vaginal microbiota
Ethnic Background and Vaginal Microbiota Written by Dr Fathalla Ali, PHD Paediatrics 9/9/2020 The vaginal microbiota is complex ecosystem influenced by ethnic background, genes, and environmental and behavioural factors. The healthy vagina is dominated by several Lactobacillus species that support the defence system against infection and dysbiosis (an imbalance in the microbial community that is […]
Bifidobacteria supplementation in preventing allergy development in infants
Bifidobacteria Supplementation in Preventing Allergy Development in Infants Written by Dr Fathalla Ali, PHD Paediatrics 9/9/2020 The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) defines a “probiotic” as “live microorganisms which, when ingested in an adequate amount as part of foods, benefit the health of the host” (FAO & WHO). It […]
