Tag: breast milk
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Microbes in Breast Milk Help Shape Infant Gut Microbiomes
How breast milk nourishes more than just babies When we think of breastfeeding, nutrients, antibodies, and bonding often take the spotlight. Yet recent science highlights another important passenger riding along with every feeding: a diverse community of microbes. These tiny travelers, carried in human milk, may play a crucial role in shaping an infant’s gut…
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Microbes in Breast Milk: How They Shape Infant Gut Microbiomes
Introduction: Beyond Nutrients and Bonding Breast milk is celebrated for its nutrients, antibodies, and the intimate bond it fosters between parent and child. Yet beneath these well-known benefits lies another crucial component: a tiny, dynamic community of microbes. Recent research shows that human milk isn’t sterile. It carries bacteria and other microorganisms that can migrate…
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How Microbes in Breast Milk Shape Your Baby’s Gut Microbiome
Introduction: Breast Milk Beyond Nutrition When we talk about breast milk, nutrients and antibodies often take center stage. Yet scientists are uncovering another important component: a tiny, living community of microbes that travels from mother to infant. These bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms in human milk may help seed the baby’s gut and guide early…