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·June 9, 2018·4 min read

The Latest Science on Breastfeeding

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.

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·January 17, 2018·6 min read

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

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

Image shows how LnbX affects breast milk.

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·April 6, 2017·5 min read

How a Beneficial Gut Microbe Adapted to Breast Milk

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.

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·March 13, 2017·5 min read

Dietary Kit Reduces Baby Blues, a Precursor to Postpartum Depression

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

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·February 11, 2017·4 min read

Prebiotics May Help to Cope With Stress

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.