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B12 Supplementation & Breast Milk
Results of a randomized and controlled trial were recently published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, providing more detail on the efficacy and timing of B12 supplementation given pre- and postnatally in the human milk (HM) concentration of B12. Pregnant women between 12-27 weeks gestation were recruited for this study from Tanzania, an area…
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Breast Milk Provides Food Allergy Protection
Replicating the nourishment found in mother’s milk has been a challenge, especially since science continues to reveal its complex composition. Previous research indicates breastfed children have a lower risk of certain medical conditions, such as wheezing, infections, asthma and obesity. Identifying specific components that influence immunity is key to identifying a potential for therapeutic interventions.…