Gut & Microbiology

The gut is our biggest interface to the outside world and is home to the microbiota – a unique community of around 100 trillion bacteria. Vital for our health and wellbeing, gut bacteria have many health-promoting functions, including digestion and the development and functioning of our immune system. At Danone Research & Innovation we recognise the importance of a healthy gut for our overall health and wellbeing. For over 50 years, we have carried out pioneering research into gut development and function, as well as the modulation of the gut microbiota through nutrition.

The central role of the gut

Our gastrointestinal (GI) tract undergoes rapid growth and differentiation during the first 1000 days of life. Ensuring the healthy development of the gut is of major importance as gut function is inextricably linked to our overall...

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Our gastrointestinal (GI) tract undergoes rapid growth and differentiation during the first 1000 days of life. Ensuring the healthy development of the gut is of major importance as gut function is inextricably linked to our overall...

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How does nutrition in early life affect the gut and microbiota?

Significant changes in nutrition during early life, from in utero sources to ingestion of milk, followed by the introduction of solid foods, are some of the most important programming mechanisms influencing the development of the body’s...

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Significant changes in nutrition during early life, from in utero sources to ingestion of milk, followed by the introduction of solid foods, are some of the most important programming mechanisms influencing the development of the body’s...

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A strong heritage in GI research

At Nutricia, we have 120 years of experience in early life nutrition, with over 50 years spent investigating GI function. Our research has enabled us to develop a deep understanding of the impact that early life...

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At Nutricia, we have 120 years of experience in early life nutrition, with over 50 years spent investigating GI function. Our research has enabled us to develop a deep understanding of the impact that early life...

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Human milk as inspiration

Our expertise in the field of human milk research, as well as our research into the complexities of human milk, has led to a number of pioneering discoveries that have redefined the world of infant formula....

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Our expertise in the field of human milk research, as well as our research into the complexities of human milk, has led to a number of pioneering discoveries that have redefined the world of infant formula....

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Our Key Expert
“Through our dedicated research on the gut and microbiota, we hope to continue to provide nutritional solutions that will support the health of infants at every stage of their development.”

Jan Knol

Professor of Gut Biology & Microbiology

Danone Research & Innovation, Wageningen University

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