Human milk contains many proteins that have been shown to be bioactive, but it is still not
known whether these activities are exerted in breast‐fed infants. These bioactivities include …

Human milk contains a wide array of proteins that provide biologic activities ranging from
antimicrobial effects to immunostimulatory functions. Proteins like lactoferrin, secretory IgA, κ …

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 a multitude of bioactive proteins, with very diverse functions. Some of
these proteins are involved in the synthesis and expression of milk, but the majority appears …

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 …

Protein ingested with breast milk provides indispensable amino acids which are necessary
for new protein synthesis for growth and replacement of losses via urine, feces, and the skin …

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 …

Many components of breast milk are shown or suggested to provide bioactivities that are
important for optimal health and development of the preterm infant. Among these are long …

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 …

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