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Sunday, May 16, 2010

Breast milk changes intestinal gene expression when compared to formula

Breast Milk is Best for Babies, Here's Why


Scientists have long known that breast milk is best for babies because it provides components that protect the immune system and help reduce an infant’s risk for developing infections. What researchers did not know was how and why breast milk specifically protects infants, but now they are closer to an answer.

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