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Wednesday, October 17, 2007

HBNS: Prebiotics, Probiotics Could Protect Some Infants From Eczema

Prebiotics and Probiotics are worth investigating, not just for eczema, but for all health concerns.

Prebiotics, Probiotics Could Protect Some Infants From Eczema
By Glenda Fauntleroy, Contributing Writer
Health Behavior News Service


Many parents add prebiotics and probiotics to children’s food to help treat health problems, and according to two new reviews, the supplements might also help prevent eczema in babies at high risk. Still, research in this area is in its infancy, the review authors say.

Food reactions and allergic diseases, such as asthma and eczema, are common problems for children, and might be becoming more prevalent in developed countries. Estimates indicate that 15 percent to 20 percent of children worldwide will develop eczema.

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