AI Article Synopsis
- Breast milk is ideal for infants as it contains a perfect mix of essential nutrients for growth and development, along with bioactive compounds that boost the immune system and protect against infections.
- Recently identified probiotic bacteria in breast milk are shown to have significant health benefits, including enhancing immune function and reducing inflammation.
- This research supports the idea of adding these probiotic bacteria to infant formula to better replicate the beneficial effects of breast milk.
Article Abstract
Breast milk is the best food for the neonate because it provides a unique combination of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, minerals and vitamins that ensures the correct growth and development of the infant. In addition, it also contains bioactive compounds responsible for a wide range of beneficial effects such as the promotion of immune system maturation and the protection against infections. Among these bioactive agents, probiotic bacteria have been recently isolated from human milk. The present work reviews the beneficial effects of these bacteria both in animal models and in clinical trials. The promotion of immune system maturation and defence against infections as well as the anti-inflammatory properties are among the main healthy effects of these bacteria. The isolation of probiotic bacteria with beneficial effects for the host provides scientific support for the supplementation of infant formula with these bacteria, in order to advance the pursuit of the main goal of formula: to mimic breast milk and its functional effects as closely as possible.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0007114507832910 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!