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Breastfeeding boosts metabolites important for brain growth

Neuroscience NewsApril 27, 2019

Preterm babies who were fed breastmilk had significantly higher levels of creatine and choline, key metabolites for brain growth and development, than those who were formula fed.... Read More...

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Breast milk analyses show new opportunities for reducing risk of childhood obesity

Neuroscience NewsApril 10, 2019

Maternal obesity is associated with differences in breast milk composition from that of mothers with a lower BMI. The variations of the metabolites may contribute to a higher risk of childhood obesity in children whose mothers are overweight. The findings point to a potential breast milk dependent mechanism for the mother-child transmission of obesity.... Read More...

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Breast Milk May Be Best For Premature Babies’ Brain Development

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 21, 2018

A new study reports babies born prematurely show better brain development when fed breast milk rather than formula. ... Read More...

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Marijuana Found in Breast Milk up to Six Days after Use

Neuroscience NewsAugust 27, 2018

A new study reveals marijuana may be present in breast milk six days after exposure. Researchers report 63% of samples taken from mothers who used cannabis contained traces of THC up to six days after using the drug.... Read More...

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The Latest Science on Breastfeeding

Neuroscience NewsJune 9, 2018

It is well known that breastfeeding is beneficial for mother child bonding and infant health. New research investigates why breastfeeding is so beneficial and points to previously unknown health benefits for mother and child.... Read More...

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Prebiotics in Infant Formula May Improve Memory, Learning and Alter Brain Function

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 17, 2018

A new study using piglets shows prebiotics used in baby formula can enhance memory and learning, as well as altering brain chemistry.... Read More...

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How a Beneficial Gut Microbe Adapted to Breast Milk

Neuroscience NewsApril 6, 2017

A new study reveals how a bacterial species has adapted to the infant gut by producing LnbX, an enzyme that enables the microbe to grow on the sugar that is abundant only in human breast milk.... Read More...

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Dietary Kit Reduces Baby Blues, a Precursor to Postpartum Depression

Neuroscience NewsMarch 13, 2017

Researchers report a specially designed dietary supplement could help to counteract the effect of baby blues in postpartum women.... Read More...

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Prebiotics May Help to Cope With Stress

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 11, 2017

Upping your intake of prebiotics is not only beneficial for your gut bacteria, it may also help to recover normal sleep patterns following a stressful event, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Attention Deficits Caused by Early Exposure to Manganese: Rat Study

Neuroscience NewsAugust 23, 2016

Rats exposed to manganese during early development had lasting attention deficits, a new study reports.... Read More...

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breast milk

Breastfeeding boosts metabolites important for brain growth

Breast milk analyses show new opportunities for reducing risk of childhood obesity

Breast Milk May Be Best For Premature Babies’ Brain Development

Marijuana Found in Breast Milk up to Six Days after Use

The Latest Science on Breastfeeding

Prebiotics in Infant Formula May Improve Memory, Learning and Alter Brain Function

How a Beneficial Gut Microbe Adapted to Breast Milk

Dietary Kit Reduces Baby Blues, a Precursor to Postpartum Depression

Prebiotics May Help to Cope With Stress

Attention Deficits Caused by Early Exposure to Manganese: Rat Study