Human milk (HM) is dynamic and shows a high inter-and intra-individual variability. To
characterize HM with precision, it is necessary to understand the factors that modulate its …

The immune system of the infant is functionally immature and naïve. Human milk contains
bioactive proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates that protect the newborn and stimulate innate …

Background Although breastfeeding is touted as providing many health benefits to infants,
some aspects of this relationship remain poorly understood. Methods The Environmental …

Beyond its nutritional aspects, human milk contains several bioactive compounds, such as
microbes, oligosaccharides, and other substances, which are involved in host–microbe …

Background Breastfeeding is a modifiable factor that may influence development of
inflammatory bowel diseases. However, literature on this has been inconsistent and not …

Human milk is the gold standard for newborn infants. Breast milk not only provides nutrients,
it also contains bioactive components that guide the development of the infant's intestinal …

Background Breast milk is a complex biofluid that provides nutrients and bioactive agents,
including bacteria, for the development of the infant gut microbiota. However, the impact of …

One of the well-known features of human milk, is the capacity to protect against the risk and
impact of neonatal infections, as well as to influence the onset of allergic and metabolic …

The use of hyperprolific sow lines has increased litter size considerably in the last three
decades. Nowadays, in some countries litters can reach up to 18–20 piglets being a major …

Mother's milk immunoglobulins (Igs) delivered to infants during breastfeeding are crucial in
shaping and modulating immature infants' immune system and provide efficient protection …