Player is loading...

`

Video

HMOs story so far

Allergy

Growth & Development

Gut Microbiota

HMOs are the 3rd most important component in mother’s milk and support a balanced immune function development and provide protection against infectious diseases by stimulating the development of bifidobacteria. Studies have shown that supplementation with 2´-fucosyllactose (2’-FL) and Lacto-N-neotetraose (LnNT) promote growth pattern and normal defecation in infants, and suggest clinical benefit with reduced infections and antibiotic use.

Author(s):

Yvan Vandenplas

Yvan Vandenplas

Presented at

DOHaD World Congress 2019

If you liked this post you may also like

The Nest 59

The Nest 59: Early Life Nutrition, the Microbiome, and Immune Imprinting: Mechanistic Insights and Clinical Relevance

Co-Authored by 3 Experts

The Nest 59

Article

The Nest 59: Nutrition au début de la vie, microbiome et empreinte immunitaire : Mécanismes et pertinence clinique

Co-Authored by 3 Experts

The Nest 59

Article

The Nest 59: Nutrição nos primeiros anos de vida, microbioma e impressão imunitária: Perspetivas mecanísticas e relevância clínica

Co-Authored by 3 Experts

The Nest 59

Article

The Nest 59: Nutrición en las primeras etapas de la vida, el microbioma y la impronta inmunitaria: Mecanismos y relevancia clínica

Co-Authored by 3 Experts