Human milk oligosaccharides in breast milk act as "decoys" to protect infant from gut infections

Some of the more unique components of breastmilk are human milk oligosaccharides, or HMOs - complex, indigestible sugars that serve no nutritional purpose. Rather, the primary role of HMOs is to serve as prebiotics to induce the growth or activity of beneficial bacteria in the infant gut. In turn, these beneficial bacteria produce short-chain fatty acids and other substances that prevent colonization of pathogenic bacteria in the gut. HMOs also serve as "decoys" to protect the infant from gut infections. In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick describes the multifaceted roles of HMOs in breast milk.
This clip was taken from the Biology of Breast Milk video with Dr. Rhonda Patrick found at • The Biology of Breast ...
Original episode published on Aug 25, 2020
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[@LayerOriginNutrition]

Not everyone knows it but HMOs are very beneficial to adults as well and adults can get HMOs without drinking human milk. We offer powdered HMO in capsules, perfect for adults who want to reboot their gut.

[@6gatornation]

I would drink it every day if my wife was still producing but the kefir milk And colostrum has been working pretty good

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It's bizarre that humans drink milk from other animals! Maybe someone will synthesize breast milk? We'd certainly be better!