Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition

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Immunomodulatory Effects of Human Colostrum and Milk

  • Kim, Yong Joo (Department of Pediatrics, Hanyang University College of Medicine)
  • Received : 2021.03.02
  • Accepted : 2021.05.17
  • Published : 2021.07.15
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Abstract

The immune system is not fully developed in human neonates and infants; breastfeeding is important in this stage as the bioactive components of human breast milk are known to have anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory effects, and can therefore contribute to an infant's immunity against allergies, asthma, autoimmune diseases, and inflammatory bowel disease. Herein, the positive effect on the immune system by human colostrum and milk are reviewed.

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