Filling the Gaps: Current Research Directions for a Rational Use of Probiotics in Preterm Infants
The use of probiotics among very low-birth-weight infants is constantly increasing, as probiotics are believed to reduce the incidence of severe diseases such as necrotizing enterocolitis and late-onset sepsis and to improve feeding tolerance. However, despite the enthusiasm towards these products i...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-10-01
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| Series: | Nutrients |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/10/1472 |