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Biostime Featured in USA Today
June 2026 | News & Press
We're proud to share that Biostime was recently featured in USA Today, just in time for World Microbiome Day on June 27.
The article, "Why a Baby's Gut Health Is Becoming a Bigger Conversation for Parents," explores how the conversation around the microbiome is moving out of the lab and into the nursery and why the first 1,000 days of a child's life may be the most important window for gut development.
What the article covers
For parents navigating feeding, immunity, digestion, and sleep, experts quoted in the piece point to one common thread: the gut. As registered dietitian Dana A. White explains, whether a baby is breastfed, formula-fed, or starting solids, everyday nutrition plays a role in shaping a child's developing microbiome.
The article also breaks down the building blocks parents should know:
- Probiotics — live microorganisms that help replenish beneficial bacteria
- Prebiotics — the fuel that helps those bacteria thrive
- Synbiotics — a combination of both, working together to support a healthy gut environment
Biostime's role in the conversation
Biostime's Associate Director of Global Research, Dr. Jonathan Lane, is featured in the piece, speaking to the brand's mission: "A healthier gut starts with understanding the small but powerful ecosystem that influences so many aspects of our health."
The article also highlights two of our products — Baby Colic Vitamin D + Probiotic Drops and Baby & Kids Daily Probiotics & Prebiotics / Essential Vitamin D Plus — as examples of age-specific, science-backed solutions designed for babies and young children from day one.
Why this matters to us
Gut health for kids isn't a trend, it's foundational. As the article puts it, inside every baby is an active little gut, and the choices made early on may help shape the foundation for lifelong wellness.
Because everyday wellness begins in the gut.
