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“The fatty acids in breast milk are encapsulated in fat globules surrounded by a triple-layered structure called a milk fat globule membrane, or MFGM. The MFGM is interspersed with a variety of proteins, enzymes, and cholesterol that confer many of the antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of breast milk – the gold standard of infant nutrition.”

“These findings suggest that polystyrene nanoparticles alter breast milk protein structures and functions, potentially driving nutritional deficiencies and neurological damage. Read full publication. Coming soon: a comprehensive overview article on microplastics.”

“However, a new study in mice indicates that a cholesterol-like molecule present in breast milk may protect against cerebral palsy. Mice administered breast milk were protected from the harmful effects of white matter losses.”

“Topical application of human breast milk was as effective as 1% hydrocortisone steroid cream for the treatment of mild to moderate eczema in infants (randomized controlled trial). Human breast milk has many immunologic and anti-infective agents that act as natural antimicrobials.”

“Did you know that breast milk has components that aren't even digestible to infants? These compounds are known as human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) and are thought to be just for the purpose of ensuring the right bacteria get in the infant's gut by serving as a substrate only a few co-evolved microorganisms are specially evolved to utilize efficiently (or more efficient than others at least).”

“Findings from a new study suggest that N-acetylglucosamine, a sugar present in breast milk and widely available as a dietary supplement, promotes remyelination in people who have multiple sclerosis.”

“00:19:21 - Children who are not breastfed have three times higher risk of allergies by the age of two. Study. 00:20:11 - Breast milk stem cells may be incorporated into babies to help establish organs like the liver, kidneys, pancreas, and brain.”

“30% of infants gut bacteria may come from the mother’s breast milk and another 10% has been traced to the skin around the mother’s nipple. There is a specific type of prebiotic found exclusively in breastmilk called human milk oligosaccharides that have been shown to set up the early infant microbiome.”

“Early case studies show that the SARS-CoV-2 virus is not transmitted to infants during pregnancy or through breast milk. In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick reviews the recently published data on children's susceptibility to COVID-19.”

“How the use of formula can be deleterious by depriving the infant of special carbohydrates in breast milk known as human milk oligosaccharides, which are specialized for encouraging the right kind of commensal gut flora while discouraging the pathogenic variety.”