Background Malnourished children have increased risk of dying, with most deaths caused
by infectious diseases. One mechanism behind this may be impaired immune function …

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 …

OBJECTIVES: The reader of this review will learn about the mechanisms through which
breastfeeding protects against infections during and most likely after lactation, as well as …

Breast milk is not only a completely adapted nutrition source for the newborn but also an
impressive array of immune‐active molecules that afford protection against infections and …

There is conflicting evidence on the protective role of breastfeeding in relation to the
development of allergic sensitisation and allergic disease. Studies vary in methodology and …

Background: The gut and immune system form a complex integrated structure that has
evolved to provide effective digestion and defence against ingested toxins and pathogenic …

Undernutrition and infection are the major causes of morbidity and mortality in the
developing world. These two problems are interrelated. Undernutrition compromises barrier …

A mother is gifted with breast milk, the natural source of nutrition for her infant. In addition to
the wealth of macro and micro-nutrients, human milk also contains many microorganisms …

The immune system of the human newborn is of very limited size. It expands rapidly,
especially due to the exposure to the gut microflora. Normally the newborn is colonized with …

Breastfeeding provides unsurpassed natural nutrition to the newborn and infant. Human
breast milk also contains numerous protective factors against infectious disease and may …