Discovery of a crucial immune reaction when solid food is introduced that prevents inflammatory disorders

(Institut Pasteur) In newborn infants, gut microbiota is first conditioned by breast milk components. When solid food is introduced, gut microbiota develops and bacteria proliferate. Scientists have discovered that a key immune response is generated in mice when solid food is introduced and microbiota expands. But, above all, they have shown that this immune reaction is essential as it is involved in educating the immune system and leads to low susceptibility to inflammatory disorders in adulthood.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news