HMO Academy

Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs) are complex sugars that are available in human milk. They are the 3rd largest solid component in breast milk after fat and lactose and have no nutritive function. HMOs are responsible for directly stimulating the immune system by promoting good gut bacteria, strengthening the gut barrier function and blocking pathogens.

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Infantile Colic: What Do You Know About It? (infographics)

Infantile Colic: What Do You Know About It?

Up to 40% of infants suffer from infantile colic. What are the possible causes, consequences and solutions?...

Children more likely to like vegetables

Children more likely to like vegetables if mothers ate more during pregnancy, research claims

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The Nest 50: Stop the March: Allergy prevention and long term risk reduction

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The Transformative 10: Nutrition meets Behavior

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The Nest 52: The microbiome and synergies in the gut

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New research shows Fucosylated oligosaccharides in mother’s milk can alleviate effects of caesarean birth on infant gut microbiota (publications)

New research shows Fucosylated oligosaccharides in mother’s milk can alleviate effects of caesarean birth on infant gut microbiota