How does synbiotic-supplemented formula support infant gut health and development?

Dr. Norbert Sprenger of the Nestlé Institute of Health Sciences, Switzerland, shares key takeaways from two separate clinical trials in one insightful interview from ESPGHAN 2025. The first study evaluated whether formulas supplemented with 6 HMOs and 2 probiotics supported age-appropriate gut microbiome development in infants from birth to 15 months, while the second study assessed whether a synbiotic blend of HMOs, Bovine Milk derived Oligosaccharides, and B.infantis in infant formula positively impacted gut and immune function in healthy infants through age 6 months.