Breast Milk, a Source of Beneficial Microbes and Associated Benefits for Infant Health

E. Lyons, Katríona; Anthony Ryan, C.; M. Dempsey, Eugene; Paul Ross, R.; Stanton, Catherine

doi:10.3390/nu12041039

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Breast Milk, a Source of Beneficial Microbes and Associated Benefits for Infant Health

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Authors:

Katríona E. Lyons

C. Anthony Ryan

Eugene M. Dempsey

Abstract

Human breast milk is considered the optimum feeding regime for newborn infants due to its ability to provide complete nutrition and many bioactive health factors. Breast feeding is associated with improved infant health and immune development, less incidences of gastrointestinal disease and lower mo...

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