Early-life exposures have been linked to ⬆ risk of developing
#IBD
@JoanaTo62523004 & colleagues summarize early-life protective factors that affect
#IBD risk through gut microbiota and the immune system:
✅ Adequate nutrition before and after pregnancy 👉 breastfeeding is the go-to nutrition source
✅ Maintain a gut microbiome balance
✅ Avoid unnecessary antibiotics
✅ Avoid pollutants
✅ Emerging strategies based on the MELODY, PIONIR and other ongoing studies:
📌 ⬆ intake of fiber and fermented foods during late pregnancy in women with CD
📌 Personalized probiotics and prebiotics
📌 Cleaner air regulations or urban planning measures
💡Don't underestimate the role of lifestyle and nutrition for protecting future generations against IBD