The Role of Breast Milk in Nourishing Gut Bacteria

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This chapter explores the symbiotic relationship between microbes and the human body, with a focus on breast milk's role in feeding gut bacteria. It highlights the presence of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) in breast milk and their specific purpose of nourishing the gut bacteria in infants. The chapter emphasizes the importance of breastfeeding and its impact on the transfer of beneficial microbes to the baby.

Kiran Krishnan is the chief microbiologist at Just Thrive with 20 years of experience in the dietary supplement and nutrition market. He comes from a strict research background, having spent several years with hands-on R&D in the fields of molecular medicine and microbiology at the University of Iowa.

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