This research has revealed supplementation of pre-biotics and probiotics both pre-natally and after childbirth reduce the risk of eczema and food intolerances: “Prevention of eczema with probiotics seem to work until age 2 years and extended effects until 4 years have been shown in high-risk for allergy cohorts. Effects are strain-specific, with L. rhamnosus showing the most consistent effects especially when combining pre and postnatal administration.” Read the full article here.