Professor James Kinross on Protecting Children’s Gut Health

09th September 2025
Professor James Kinross explains how breastfeeding, diet, and avoiding unnecessary antibiotics help protect children’s gut health and lifelong wellbeing.

In this interview from the Goodwood Health Summit, Professor James Kinross discusses practical steps parents can take to support their child’s gut health from the earliest stages of life. He explains why breastfeeding provides a strong foundation, but also reassures that children can thrive without it.

Professor Kinross highlights the importance of avoiding unnecessary antibiotics, encouraging diverse diets, and fostering strong social interactions between parents and children.

Kinross also explores the wider significance of the gut microbiome, describing it as our “internal biodiversity” and drawing parallels with the global climate crisis. With clear links to immune function, brain development and long-term wellbeing, his insights underline why protecting the gut is central to a healthy life.

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