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“Mothers that are exposed to infection even before pregnancy may pass on lifelong immunity to their offspring via the transfer of immune cells in breastmilk even after breastfeeding stops (animal study).”

“The results of this large-scale meta-analyses provide evidence that breastfeeding reduces risk for multiple cardiovascular diseases in a dose-dependent way, although additional data are needed to understand the cardiovascular benefits of breastfeeding beyond 12 months. Link to full publication. Learn more about the biology of breast milk and breastfeeding from our overview article on the topic.”

“The authors of the study conceded that the study's design precluded determining causation. Link to study abstract. Learn more about breast milk and breastfeeding in our overview article.”

“Foods that contain prebiotics include asparagus, beets, garlic, chicory, onion, Jerusalem artichoke, grains, and breast milk. Probiotics are live bacteria – either in foods or supplements – that, when consumed, promote or maintain a healthy population of gut microbes.”

“This was a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Mothers were given the probiotic visbiome (900 billion probiotics which equals 2 packets per day) at the start of the third trimester and continued until four weeks after delivery.”

“Should pregnant women take NR? No human pregnancy safety data exist, animal results are strong, and lactation experts appear to be planning studies (including contexts like mothers of preemies who struggle with milk production).”

“Earlier analyses from the same trial found higher levels of two immune-signaling molecules in umbilical cord blood and in breast milk after probiotic supplementation, consistent with a potential early immune effect.”

“Linoleic acid is ubiquitous in nature—it's found in meat, mother's milk, and even walnuts—but it's often found alongside omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E, which help the linoleic acid avoid peroxidation.”

“Nursing mothers that supplemented with the probiotic Lactobacillus reuteriis for 3 weeks were twice as likely as a placebo to reduce crying by 50% in colicky babies who are exclusively breastfed.”

“In this first episode of the Aliquot podcast, Rhonda discusses topics such as her pre-pregnancy diet, exercise, and sleep; which supplements she included and avoided during pregnancy; the benefits of omega-3s and risk from mercury-containing fish; and nutrition for infants and toddlers that may positively influence brain development.”