12 Jun 2015 Blackmores Institute Lactobacillus reuteri may have multiple gut benefits in prem bubs 12 Jun 2015 Share Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Pinterest News A new study finds that supplementing enteral nutrition with Lactobacillus reuteri as a probiotic may reduce the risk of gut necrosis in premature infants. Necrotising enterocolitis (NEC) is a condition where portions of the bowel undergo tissue death. It is the second most common cause of death among premature infants. × To continue reading this article, please Log In or Sign Up for access.