Immune components of human milk

Many benefits of breast-feeding have been generally accepted. In the article the constituents of human milk supporting the immune system of breast fed babies are reviewed. The effect of maternal undernutrition on immunological properties of breast milk is also presented.

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Published in:	Medycyna wieku rozwojowego Vol. 10; no. 2; p. 545
Main Authors:	Marek, Andrzej, Szlagatys-Sidorkiewicz, Agnieszka, Liberek, Anna, Gora-Gebka, Magdalena, Sikorska-Wisniewska, Grazyna, Marek, Krzysztof, Raczkowska-Kozak, Janina, Jankowska, Agnieszka, Bako, Wanda
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	Polish
Published:	Poland 01-04-2006
Subjects:	Breast Feeding Humans Immunity, Maternally-Acquired - immunology Infant Nutritional Physiological Phenomena Infant Welfare Infant, Newborn Maternal Welfare Milk, Human - immunology
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Summary:	Many benefits of breast-feeding have been generally accepted. In the article the constituents of human milk supporting the immune system of breast fed babies are reviewed. The effect of maternal undernutrition on immunological properties of breast milk is also presented.