Human milk has many unique properties that benefit the breast-fed infant. Several of these
properties reside in the protein fraction of human milk; eg, host defense factors (such as …

Human milk contains a wide variety of proteins that contribute to its unique qualities. Many of
these proteins are digested and provide a well-balanced source of amino acids to rapidly …

Human milk contains an abundance of biologically active components that are highly likely
to contribute to the short-and long-term benefits of breastfeeding. Many of these components …

Breast milk confers many benefits to the newborn and developing infant. There is substantial
support for better long-term outcomes, such as less obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular …

Human milk is considered the ideal food for newborns during the first 4 to 6 months of life. 21
Nutritionally, human milk is specifically adapted to the needs of newborn infants. 47 Also …

Human milk from healthy and well-nourished mothers is the preferred form of feeding for all
newborn infants. Its uniqueness lays in the content of all nutrients necessary to support …

Human milk is a highly complex composite liquid of nutrients for infant growth, consisting
primarily of fat, carbohydrates, and proteins, as well as minerals, vitamins, and other …

Several proteins in human milk are postulated to have physiological functions in the
breastfed infant. Therefore, survival of human milk proteins after passage through the …

Breastfeeding has been associated with many benefits, both in the short and in the long
term. Infants being breastfed generally have less illness and have better cognitive …

This chapter breaks down the general properties of human milk into specific components
and describes for each component species-specific" biochemical messages" that contribute …