HMOs and Gut Development: New Clinical Evidence
Breastmilk contains a unique diversity of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) representing the third largest solid compound. The unique structure of each HMO contributes to its specific function resulting in the diverse roles of HMOs for early gut development.1
This 5-minutes video summarises the first clinical evidence supporting the beneficial effect of a blend of 5 specific HMOs on gut development in full term healthy infants.1
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Bosheva M. et al. Infant Formula With a Specific Blend of Five Human Milk Oligosaccharides Drives the Gut Microbiota Development and Improves Gut Maturation Markers: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Frontiers in Medicine. July 2022 https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2022.920362. Accessed August 2022
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