Human Breast Milk: The Key Role in the Maturation of Immune, Gastrointestinal and Central Nervous Systems: A Narrative Review

Human Breast Milk: The Key Role in the Maturation of Immune, Gastrointestinal and Central Nervous Systems: A Narrative Review

Premature birth is a major cause of mortality and morbidity in the pediatric population. Because their immune, gastrointestinal and nervous systems are not fully developed, preterm infants (<37 weeks of gestation) and especially very preterm infants (VPIs, <32 weeks of gestation) are more pron...

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Main Authors: Margarita Dimitroglou, Zoi Iliodromiti, Evangelos Christou, Paraskevi Volaki, Chrysa Petropoulou, Rozeta Sokou, Theodora Boutsikou, Nicoletta Iacovidou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-09-01
Series:Diagnostics
Subjects:
breast milk
immune system
gastrointestinal system
central nervous system
neonate
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/12/9/2208

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