Human Milk Oligosaccharides & Infant’s Immune System

Breast milk contains an intriguing component known as Human Milk Oligosaccharides, or HMO. HMO's are a large component of breast milk and science has recently succeeded in replicating them for use in specialty formula for cow's milk allergies.

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HMOs in
Breastmilk.

Breast milk contains an intriguing component known as Human Milk Oligosaccharides, or HMO. HMO’s are a large component of breast milk and science has recently succeeded in replicating them for use in specialty formula for cow's milk allergies.

Human milk oligosaccharides (HMO) are the third most abundant solid component in breast milk. 2’-fucosyllactose (2’FL) and lacto-N-neotetraose (LNnT) are two of the most significant HMO.

HMOs support immune
health in 4 major ways:

Act as traps for
pathogens

Strengthen gut
barrier function

Educate the developing
immune system

Nurture
bifidobacteria

Clinical trials on the HMO blend used
for our hypoallergenic formulas

Lowered frequency of
upper respiratory tract
infections.

Fewer parental reports of
bronchitis respiratory tract
infections.

A microbiota closer to that of breastfed infants.

Further benefits
of HMOs

Existing and new research is showing us that HMOs contribute to infant’s defences and healthy development in different ways:*

* Results from multiple studies investigating HMOs alone or in specific combinations. Most of the evidence comes from pre-clinical data. DFL, difucosyllactose (also named as LDFT, lactodifucotetraose); DSNLT, disialyllacto-N-tetraose; FL, fucosyllactose; LNDFH, lacto-N-difucohexaose; LNFP, lacto-N-fucopentaose; LNT, lacto-N-tetraose; LNnT, Lacto-N-neotetraose; LST, sialyl-lacto-N-tetraose; SL, sialyllactose.

Brain Health

Improvement of memory, language,
learning skills, and attention.

Immune Health

Risk reduction of infections and decreased
infectivity and pathogen load.
Support adequate immune responses.

Metabolic Health

Adequate growth with no negative
impact on body composition.

Bone Health

Increase in bone strength and mineral density.

Gut Health

Support the growth of beneficial gut bacteria
and appropriate bacterial metabolites.
Strengthen gut barrier function.
Reduction of visceral pain.
Regulation of gut contractibility.

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