Effect of breast milk on infant intestinal flora

Abstract

The best food that can meet all the nutritional elements that babies need is breast milk. Breast milk contains nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, iron, water, fat, protein and carbohydrates in necessary amounts for the baby. Molecules found in breast milk are responsible for the development of the infant's immune system and gut microbiota. It is known that breastfed babies are more resistant to diseases such as asthma, diabetes and diarrhea. In this proceeding we will briefly discuss the effect of the breast milk on the immunity and microflora.