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In Search of the Best Milk Recipe for Preemies’ Gut Bacteria
In Search of the Best Milk Recipe for Preemies’ Gut Bacteria
Milk fortifiers of human origin show no evident advantage in the development of the gut microbiota of premature infants over fortifiers derived from cows, while the intake of the mother’s own milk does, two studies suggest.
Milk fortifiers of human origin show no evident advantage in the development of the gut microbiota of premature infants over fortifiers derived from cows, while the intake of the mother’s own milk does, two studies suggest.
breast milk, microbiology
Breastmilk from Mothers Who Pump Has a Different Microbial Makeup
Carolyn Wilke | Feb 13, 2019 | 2 min read
In a study of nearly 400 breastfeeding mothers, researchers find links between directly feeding the child and a more diverse microbiota, compared to milk from pumping.
Breast Milk Contributes Significantly to Babies' Bacteria
Ashley P. Taylor | May 10, 2017 | 2 min read
Thirty percent of bacteria found in babies' guts came from mothers' milk, a study finds.
Breast Milk Sugars Support Infant Gut Health
Anna Azvolinsky | Feb 18, 2016 | 3 min read
Oligosaccharides found in breast milk stimulate the activity of gut bacteria, promoting growth in two animal models of infant malnutrition.
Maturation of the Infant Microbiome
Kerry Grens | May 13, 2015 | 3 min read
Gut microbial communities from breastfed babies are slow to resemble adults’ microbiota.