Cow Milk Oligosaccharides and Their Relevance to Infant Nutrition
Cow milk oligosaccharides (CMOs) are complex carbohydrates found in cow milk that resemble the oligosaccharides in human milk and are essential for regulating the immune system and forming the gut flora of infants. As prebiotics, they promote the growth of specific beneficial gut bacteria, such as &...
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MDPI AG
2023-11-01
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Series: | Biology and Life Sciences Forum |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9976/29/1/19 |