Immune Health and the Infant Gut: Supporting a Healthy Gut Microbiome

Publication Date: 31 May 2022

Presenter(s): Ethan Mezoff, MD

In this 7-minute video, Dr. Mezoff discusses the importance of developing a healthy microbiome for overall immune health in infants. He further explains the potential role that HMO's may play in supporting the microbiome and immune health.

Presenter Bio(s):

Ethan Mezoff, MD

Assistant Professor, Pediatric Gastroenterology
The Ohio State University School of Medicine
Columbus, OH, USA

Dr Ethan Mezoff is a Board-Certified Pediatric Gastroenterologist and an Assistant Professor at The Ohio State University. He is also a member of the physician team for the Center for Intestinal Rehabilitation and Nutrition Support at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in the Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition. He received his medical degree from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine and has been in practice for over 10 years. He has been awarded grants and numerous honors and is widely published in the area of human milk oligosaccharides.

Category
Neonatal Growth & Development