An ingredient in human breast milk protects and repairs the delicate intestines of newborn babies
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From: pautrey on 8 Jun 2010 15:18 Magic Ingredient In Breast Milk Protects Babies' Intestines ScienceDaily (June 30, 2009) — Scientists at Queen Mary, University of London have discovered that an ingredient in human breast milk protects and repairs the delicate intestines of newborn babies. The ingredient called pancreatic secretory trypsin inhibitor, or PSTI, is found at its highest levels in colostrum - the milk produced in the first few days after birth. The lining of a newborn's gut is particularly vulnerable to damage as it has never been exposed to food or drink. The new study highlights the importance of breastfeeding in the first few days after the birth. The researchers found small amounts of PSTI in all the samples of breast milk they tested but it was seven times more concentrated in colostrum samples. The ingredient was not found in formula milk. Read More: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090629200754.htm |