Breast milk gives infants’ intestines a protective coat
A large part of human milk consists of complex sugars that are undigestible by babies, but American scientists have worked out that its purpose is instead to influence the composition of bacteria in the infant’s gut. The...
Categories: Lifestyle research
Already subscribed?
If you are already subscribed log into your account now:
Not yet subscribed?
Subscribe to the Journal of Chinese Medicine now from only £30.00 per year. Your subscription will include:
- Access to the Research Archive
- Access to the Article Archive
- Three printed issues per year

