Title:

The influence of the gastrointestinal microbiome on infant colic

 

Objective: 

To assess the link between the gut microbiome and the development of infant colic. The aim of this paper is to provide a better understanding of the link between infantile colic and the gastro-intestinal microbiome.

 

Results: 

A specific probiotic strain, Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938, was shown to reduce colic in exclusively breastfed infants, strongly suggesting an association between the gastro-intestinal microbiome and colic. Further findings of the study link chronic gut inflammation in infantile colic.

 

Conclusion:

More randomized controlled trials at the primary health care level, as well in prevention as in treatment, are needed before evidence based recommendations can be formulated.



Full study can be found HERE