Researchers have identified compounds in breast milk that might account for its oft-discussed ability to protect against certain diseases.
When it comes to infant nutrition, there's plenty of evidence to suggest that a mother's milk is not just the best food: it's also a baby's best defense against bacteria and viruses. Yet the reasons haven't been clear. Now, researchers at the University of California at Davis and at Agilent Technologies have identified a class of complex sugars in breast milk that may act as molecular protectors against gastrointestinal and other diseases.
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