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14 September 2021
Gastrointestinal (GI) health is central to our overall health and well-being, with a role that extends beyond digestion and absorption of nutrients and fluid. A healthy GI development and function also impacts immune function and even our mood and mental wellbeing. At Danone Nutricia Research we understand that optimal nutrition during the first 1000 days is of major relevance for the development of a healthy, well-functioning GI tract and lays the foundation for future health.
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1. Vandenplas Y, et al. Wiley 2015 Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom, ed 1.
1. Vandenplas Y, et al. Wiley 2015 Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom, ed 1.
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