HMF Natogen provides a highly-concentrated, ratio-specific combination of Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei and Bifidobacterium infantis, essential to the development and maturation of the newborn’s immune system. Studies show that microflora imbalances in the newborn can increase the risk of childhood allergy and susceptibility to infectious disease, leading to diminished immunological protection, nutritional malabsorption and decreased capacity to detoxify harmful compounds in later years. The Lactobacillus acidophilus in the HMF Natogen will target and stimulate the mucosal immune system and will colonize the upper gastrointestinal tract. Bifidobacterium infantis is crucial in the newborn infant and helps stimulate the immune system and colonize the lower gastrointestinal tract. HMF Neogen is recommended for all newborns in order to properly develop the immune system and, thereby, assist with the prevention of allergies and infectious disease.