HUMAN MILK OLIGOSACCHARIDES IN BRAIN AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT - Dr Olabisi Ogunbase

2 min read / 27.02.2023

Clinical Nutrition Gastroenterology Neuroscience

HUMAN MILK OLIGOSACCHARIDES IN BRAIN AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT
Dr Olabisi Ogunbase
Snr Paediatrician/Chief Medical Officer
Maternal and Child Centre,
Eti-Osa.

Nutrition is important throughout life especially during the period of active brain growth and development.
Breastmilk remains the GOLD STANDARD for optimal nutrition.
HMO which forms the 3rd largest solid component of breastmilk has been shown to have numerous functions like its effect on promoting healthy gut microbiota and intestinal integrity, modulating immunity and allergy, and acting as a prebiotic and reducing various infections.
2’FL is the most abundant HMO. Many studies have shown its Importance in promoting brain and cognitive development.

Nutrition is important throughout life especially during the period of active brain growth and development.
Breastmilk remains the GOLD STANDARD for optimal nutrition.
HMO which forms the 3rd largest solid component of breastmilk has been shown to have numerous functions like it’s effect on promoting healthy gut microbiota and intestinal integrity, modulating immunitu and allergy, and acting as a prebiotic and reducing various infections.
2’FL is the most abundant HMO. Many studies have shown its Importance in promoting brain and cognitive development.

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