Infants Who Consume Probiotics Within 27 Days Of Birth May Decrease Chances Of Developing Islet Autoimmunity.

reports that a study published online Nov. 9 in JAMA Pediatrics reveals that “infants who consumed probiotic formula or dietary supplements within 27 days of birth were less likely to develop islet autoimmunity, a condition that leads to Type 1 diabetes.” However, the study was “limited to infants with a high genetic risk of developing the disease,” the article points out. The research was supported by a grant from the National Institutes of Health http://www.tampabay.com/news/health/can-the-stuff-in-yogurt-lower-the-risk-for-type-1-diabetes-a-usf-study/2253216