Human Milk Oligosaccharides(HMOs) and Brain Development: Key Perspectives

There is rapid, dynamic, and complex brain growth and development in the first years of life. Genetic and environmental (nutrition) factors have been shown to modify this process.

Breastmilk, rich in nutrients such as HMOs is associated with improved brain development and cognition. Infants fed with HMOs supplemented formulae show comparable cognitive outcomes to breastfed infants.