
What Does Milk Do for Babies?
The Joy of Why
The Multifaceted Role of Milk in Infant Development
This chapter explores the intricate composition of milk and its critical nutritional significance for infants, emphasizing its role in growth, development, and immune support. It discusses how milk acts as a medium for communication between mother and infant, highlighting the complexity of lactation and the biological variations in human milk. Additionally, the chapter delves into the impact of milk components, including sphingolipids and cholesterol, on the infant gut microbiome and overall health outcomes.
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