Over 70% of the cells of the immune system lie in the gut wall. As many disease-causing germs enter the body via the gut, these immune cells mount a first response to protect your tiny tot. The good gut bacteria army also interacts with immune cells in the gut to help them grow in number as well as mature.

This mighty gut microbiome army also develops and maintains the gut lining – the body’s first line of defense to food allergens. Further, it interacts with the immune system cells to create substances that trap or bind allergens in the gut, eventually expelling them from the system and also modifying the way these cells behave to reduce allergic reactions.

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The gut and the brain communicate through nerve connections, especially the vagus nerve – receiving and sending messages to each other. It’s now easier to understand the outburst of your little one when his gut-associated nerves experiencing hunger or tummy pain communicate these signals to his brain, causing him to cry to get your attention. But there’s more! These nerve connections also send signals to the brain to help improve the rate at which brain cells form connections with each other, a critical part of early development.

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Feed the lining

The gut lining regenerates every 5-7 days to withstand the constant wear and tear that it may suffer while breaking down food, absorbing nutrients, and eliminating waste. A key nutrient that supports rapidly regenerating gut cells is nucleotides.

Feed the “good” bacteria

Feed the ‘good’ bacteria in your little one’s gut with preferred ‘fuels’ such as prebiotic fibres i.e. 2’-FL/FOS/GOS: 2’-FL per se has been scientifically shown to be associated with fewer reports of eczema in children. And don’t forget that these fuels, once broken down stimulate the “vagus nerve” – the hotline between gut and brain that aids faster connections with the brain cells!

Feed with gentle and small proteins

Feed with gentle and small proteins like 100% partially hydrolysed whey – these are easier to digest broken-down protein molecules and also help reduce the risk of potential allergic reactions that could occur.

Strengthen the gut

Strengthen the gut with key nutrients like vitamin A, B6, B12, C, D, Copper, Folic Acid, Iron, Selenium and Zinc, that support normal functioning of your child’s immune system.