The early postnatal period is a critical time for gastrointestinal (GI) and immune
development. Neonates fed mother's milk have more rapid GI and immune development …

Nutrition is recognized as an essential component in the prevention of a number of chronic
diseases, including periodontal disease. Based on these considerations, a better …

The complementary feeding period, when solids and liquids other than breast milk and
formula are added to the infant diet, is an important development window shaping infant …

Among all the body fluids, breast milk is one of the richest sources of microRNAs (miRNAs).
MiRNAs packaged within the milk exosomes are bioavailable to breastfeeding infants. The …

The study of childhood diet, including breastfeeding and weaning, has important
implications for our understanding of infant mortality and fertility in past societies. Stable …

Background Although there has been inconsistency in recommendations regarding the
optimal time for introducing complementary foods, most experts agree that introduction …

Background Breastfeeding is protective against many long-term diseases, yet the
mechanisms involved are unknown. Leptin gene (LEP) is reported to be associated with …

Vitamin D has been found to be involved in glucose metabolism in recent years. Its
deficiency is very common, especially in children. Whether vitamin D deficiency in early life …

The early-life metabolome of the intestinal tract is dynamically influenced by colonization of
gut microbiota which in turn is affected by nutrition, ie breast milk or formula. A detailed …

Infant formulas are the only suitable substitute for human milk. The most common infant
formulas are standard formulas based on cow's milk. In addition, there are formulas for …