Journal article
Gut microbiota of healthy Canadian infants: profiles by mode of delivery and infant diet at 4 months
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The gut microbiota is essential to human health throughout life, yet the acquisition and development of this microbial community during infancy remains poorly understood. Meanwhile, there is increasing concern over rising rates of cesarean delivery and insufficient exclusive breastfeeding of infants in developed countries. In this article, we characterize the gut microbiota of healthy Canadian infants and describe the influence of …
Authors
Azad MB; Konya T; Maughan H; Guttman DS; Field CJ; Chari RS; Sears MR; Becker AB; Scott JA; Kozyrskyj AL
Journal
Canadian Medical Association Journal, Vol. 185, No. 5, pp. 385–394
Publisher
Joule
Publication Date
March 19, 2013
DOI
10.1503/cmaj.121189
ISSN
0820-3946