Updating Scientific Knowledge in Nutritional Care and Child Development

At the 'Proven Nutrition – Confident Parenting' forum organized by Abbott in collaboration with the Vietnam Pediatric Association and the Center for Medical Personnel Training for Social Needs - University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, experts provided practical scientific insights to help parents feel more confident in managing their children's nutritional care.

Experts updated attendees on vital information regarding gut microbiota and the essential link between the gut and the brain. According to Associate Professor Nguyen Thanh Hung, former Director of Children's Hospital 1 and Vice President of the Vietnam Pediatric Association, nutrition plays a key role in forming the gut microbiome. He emphasized that nutritional care for children must be based on scientific evidence appropriate for each stage of development.

Associate Professor Nguyen Anh Tuan, Director of the Center for Training and Human Resource Development at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy at HCMC, noted that gut microbiota in early life is the golden key for immunity and digestion, especially for children born via C-section. Additionally, Dr. Tran Anh Duc from Hanoi Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital noted that brain development is intrinsically linked to gut health and the immune system via the gut-brain axis.

Based on clinical research presented at the 57th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN), Abbott introduced a formula containing five high-content HMOs (2′-FL, 3-FL, LNT, 3′-SL, and 6′-SL) to help improve immunity, digestion, and cognitive development. Results indicate that the combination of 5HMOs, BB-12, and Gangliosides offers significant benefits for the health of young children.

Mr. Douglas Kuo, representative of Abbott Vietnam, affirmed the company's commitment to working alongside medical experts to bring advances in nutritional science to the community, helping more Vietnamese children grow and develop in a healthy, comprehensive manner.