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  2. Human milk microbiome - Wikipedia

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    Several factors may influence the composition of human milk probiotics, such as maternal body mass index (BMI), infant sex, birth modality, and mode of breastfeeding. [ 25 ] [ 26 ] A study done by Soto et al also revealed that Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria are more commonly found in the human milk of women who did not receive any antibiotics ...

  3. Human milk immunity - Wikipedia

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    A microscopy image of a sample of human breast milk Human milk immunity is the protection provided to the immune system of an infant via the biologically active components in human milk . Human milk was previously thought to only provide passive immunity primarily through Secretory IgA , but advances in technology have led to the identification ...

  4. Milk immunity - Wikipedia

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    A microscopy image of a sample of human breast milk Human milk immunity is the protection provided to the immune system of an infant via the biologically active components in human milk . Human milk was previously thought to only provide passive immunity primarily through Secretory IgA , but advances in technology have led to the identification ...

  5. Human milk oligosaccharide - Wikipedia

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    Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) form the third most abundant solid component (dissolved or emulsified or suspended in water) of human milk, after lactose and fat. [9] HMOs are present in a concentration of 11.3 – 17.7 g/L (1.5 oz/gal – 2.36 oz/gal) in human milk, depending on lactation stages. [10]

  6. Milk allergy - Wikipedia

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    In U.S. government diet and health surveys conducted from 2007 to 2010, 6,189 children ages 2–17 were assessed. For those classified as allergic to cow's milk, mean weight, height and body-mass index were significantly lower than for their non-allergic peers. This was not true for children with other food allergies.

  7. Composition of the human body - Wikipedia

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    Parts-per-million cube of relative abundance by mass of elements in an average adult human body down to 1 ppm. About 99% of the mass of the human body is made up of six elements: oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, calcium, and phosphorus. Only about 0.85% is composed of another five elements: potassium, sulfur, sodium, chlorine, and magnesium ...

  8. Milk - Wikipedia

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    A glass of cow milk Cows in a rotary milking parlor. Milk is a white liquid food produced by the mammary glands of mammals. It is the primary source of nutrition for young mammals (including breastfed human infants) before they are able to digest solid food. [1] Milk contains many nutrients, including calcium and protein, as well as lactose and ...

  9. Milk fat globule membrane - Wikipedia

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    While MFGM makes up only an estimated 2% to 6% of the total milk fat globule, [1] it is an especially rich phospholipid source, accounting for the majority of total milk phospholipids. [ 10 ] [ 11 ] In contrast, the inner core of the milk fat globule is composed predominantly of triacylglycerols.