{
  "id": 14169641,
  "title": "Friso promotes global scientific collaboration on children s gut health in Vietnam",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/friso-promotes-global-scientific-collaboration-on-children-s-gut",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-13T09:18:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Vietnam Investment Review",
    "slug": "vietnam-investment-review",
    "url": "https://vir.com.vn/friso-promotes-global-scientific-collaboration-on-childrens-gut-health-in-vietnam-162777.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Global Gut Health Summit Vietnam 2026, held in Vietnam for the first time, brought together experts to discuss the latest advances in nutritional approaches to supporting gut health during early childhood. The summit focused on the \"three pillars of gut health\" model, which includes the gut microbiome, the intestinal barrier, and the immune system. These three elements work closely together to determine a child's ability to defend itself, digest food, absorb nutrients, and support long-term development. The first 1,000 days of life were identified as a critical period for establishing the gut microbiome, as changes during this period can greatly impact gut health, immune function, disease resistance, and overall development. Researchers emphasized the interconnectedness of the gut, brain, liver, and lungs, highlighting how these organs communicate and influence one another. The summit also explored the impact of various factors, such as delivery method and early exposure to antibiotics, on the formation and development of the gut microbiome. Caesarean section births and early antibiotic exposure may lead to a reduction in beneficial bacteria and changes in bacterial groups that could negatively affect immune system development and increase the risk of allergies and inflammatory bowel disease. Experts presented evidence supporting the role of nutritional solutions, such as human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs), galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS), and probiotics, in promoting a healthy gut microbiome. These ingredients have shown potential in reducing the risk of respiratory infections, diarrhoea, and hospitalisation rates, while also supporting the management of cow's milk protein allergy. Additionally, Milk Lipid Complex (MLC) was highlighted for its ability to reduce hard stools, alleviate digestive discomfort, and decrease the duration of night-time crying in infants. These scientific insights are informing Friso's product research and development, as the company combines HMOs, GOS, probiotics, and MLC in its nutritional formulas to support gut microbiome health, strengthen the protective barrier, and enhance digestion and nutrient absorption. Dr. Phan Huu Phuc, deputy director of the National Children’s Hospital and general secretary of the Vietnam Paediatric Association, stated that these new insights provide doctors and families with a stronger foundation for early childcare, promoting healthier development during the first years of life. Essam Elkafrawy, global medical marketing lead at FrieslandCampina, explained that Friso aims to promote global scientific collaboration and develop science-based nutritional formulas to support digestion, nutrient absorption, immunity, and disease resistance in children during their early years.",
  "summary": "The Global Gut Health Summit Vietnam 2026 organised by Friso part of FrieslandCampina was organised during October 9 11 in Ho Chi Minh City and brought together nearly 200 domestic and international healthcare professionals and researchers",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}