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Here's how mother's milk can support infant's gut health, according to a study
Updated On: 26 February, 2025 09:09 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
The study explores how fat globules in human milk can act as a natural carrier for probiotics

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The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) on Tuesday said that it has made a groundbreaking discovery about the potential of mother’s milk in improving infant health.
The study, published in the Food Chemistry journal, explores how fat globules in human milk can act as a natural carrier for probiotics and the research could pave the way for advanced baby formulas that not only provide nutrition but also support gut health.
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